Contracts for Innovation: In-Orbit Demonstration (IOD) of In-Orbit Manufacturing (IOM) in Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Phase 0/A Studies
Buyer: UK Space Agency
- Published
- 30 October 2025
- Submission deadline
- 1 December 2025
- Estimated value
- £600,000
- Place of performance
- UK
- Procedure
- Open procedure
- Documents
- 9
- Notice number
- 069890-2025
- Reference
- ocds-h6vhtk-05d777
- Official source
- Official source
CPV codes
- 34712000Spacecraft, satellites and launch vehicles
- 73000000Research and development services and related consultancy services
Description
The UK is committed to advancing its leadership in space-enabled manufacturing, as outlined in the Space Industrial Plan (March 2024). In-Orbit Manufacturing (IOM) is one subset of the wider In-Orbit Servicing, Assembly, and Manufacturing (ISAM) market. Investing in ISAM allows the UK to exploit early investments to become leaders in the market. The UK has developed the essential building blocks for ISAM, but we need to act now to secure our competitive advantage. In-Orbit Manufacturing (IOM) represents a transformative opportunity to produce materials and products in space that offer superior quality and performance compared to those manufactured on Earth. By overcoming terrestrial limitations, IOM can unlock new markets and drive innovation across multiple sectors. This procurement is structured into two Lots to address distinct terrestrial applications: • Lot 1: In-Orbit Manufacturing for terrestrial healthcare or medical applications • Lot 2: In-Orbit Manufacturing for other terrestrial applications Applicants may apply to only one Lot and submit a single application. Each Lot will fund a feasibility study (Phase 0/A) to assess the technical and commercial viability of deliveri…
Lots (2)
| Lot | Description | CPV code | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | In-Orbit Manufacturing for terrestrial healthcare or medical applications | 34712000 Spacecraft, satellites and launch vehicles | £300,000 |
| 2 | In-Orbit Manufacturing for other terrestrial applications | 34712000 Spacecraft, satellites and launch vehicles | £300,000 |
Official publications
- FTS · 069890-2025 · 30 October 2025
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the deadline to bid for this tender?
- The submission deadline is 1 December 2025. Check the official source, as dates can be modified.
- What is the estimated value of this tender?
- The estimated value published by the buyer is £600,000.
- Who is the buyer of this tender?
- The contracting authority is UK Space Agency (United Kingdom).
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