Space-Based Time Transfer Service (Space BaTTS) Research & Development
- Published
- 26 May 2026
- Submission deadline
- 21 September 2026
- Estimated value
- £1,680,000
- Place of performance
- UK
- Procedure
- Open procedure
- Lots
- 1
- Documents
- 1
- Notice number
- 048506-2026
- Reference
- ocds-h6vhtk-069001
- Official source
- Official source
CPV codes
- 79314000Feasibility study
Description
The UK Space Agency (UKSA) is conducting a competitive procurement for the delivery of concept studies to explore potential technical and commercial approaches for the provision of a space‑based time transfer capability that is independent of Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS). The requirement is part of the Space-Based Time Transfer Service (Space BaTTS) Research & Development Programme to develop, validate, and assess technology concepts that could fulfil an unmet government requirement for GNSS-independent global timing, provide UK overseas territories with backup timing solutions, and provide the UK mainland with an additional layer of timing resilience. This competition focuses on early‑stage, pre‑commercial research and development activity only. UKSA intends to award multiple contracts under this competition. Each contract will require the supplier to undertake a time‑limited study examining a proposed concept. The studies are expected to assess technical feasibility, performance characteristics, delivery considerations, risks and indicative costs, and to provide evidence to help UKSA develop a clearer understanding of the available solution space. The requirement…
Official publications
- FTS · 048506-2026 · 26 May 2026
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- What is the deadline to bid for this tender?
- The submission deadline is 21 September 2026. 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 £1,680,000.
- Who is the buyer of this tender?
- The contracting authority is Department for Science, Innovation & Technology (United Kingdom).
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