PS24242 - Regulatory Sandbox for Rendezvous Proximity Operations
Reference ocds-b5fd17-59c1c7b4-c0f3-4224-a369-78074a4261d7 · DSIT
Awarded to Astroscale Limited for £691,575.
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Description
***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a competitive procurement exercise. Brief Description of Requirement The UK Government is implementing a wide ranging package of space regulatory reforms, identified in the Space Regulatory Review (May 2024). This tender is to establish a Rendezvous Proximity Operations (RPO) Sandbox, which is a part of these wider reforms and will help provide operators with greater regulatory certainty and an UK appropriate regulatory framework. The Sandbox will support the UK's ambitions in securing a world-leading position in this emerging technology area to drive growth and enable innovation, and ensure that the new and existing technology can be adopted safely.
Awards
| Awarded to | Amount | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Astroscale Limited | £691,575 | 18 December 2024 |
Official publications
| Medium | Reference | Date |
|---|---|---|
| FTS | 8812d698-bfc6-4ab3-a908-4aae63e282b2-822678 | 3 February 2025 |
| Contracts Finder | 8812d698-bfc6-4ab3-a908-4aae63e282b2-822678 | 3 February 2025 |
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