Large Scale Rocket Propulsion Test Facility Study

Contract summary

Industry

• Feasibility study - 79314000

Location of contract

South West

Value of contract

£100,000

Procurement reference

UKSAC24_0008

Published date

11 March 2024

Closing date

31 January 2024

Closing time

2pm

Contract start date

26 February 2024

Contract end date

31 March 2024

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Single tender action (below threshold)

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

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Description

1)
To explore the possibility of testing rocket engines >30kN here in the UK in potentially disused MOD sites which have the required qualifications and safety assurances.
2)
To explore the market potential for such a range of rocket testing, including the accessibility restrictions of the other sites worldwide.
3)
To understand market internationally for this kind of site and why there is a gap in the market, or what bottleneck this will alleviate.
4)
To explore the possibility and benefits of the site having freeport status.
5)
A detailed understanding of the sites that are being assess for use as test sites, why these sites were chosen, and any additional work required to make them suitable for rocket testing.
6)
To understand current world and UK market position of testing >30kN rocket engines and why having such a site in the UK would be beneficial.

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Award information

Awarded date

27 February 2024

Contract start date

26 February 2024

Contract end date

31 March 2024

Total value of contract

£100,000

This contract was awarded to 1 supplier.

Lena Space Limited

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About the buyer

Contact name

UKSA Commercial

Address

Polaris House,North Star Avenue
SWINDON
SN21SZ
England

Email

commercial@ukspaceagency.gov.uk