Sub-Orbital Launch Market Study for UK Spaceflight Programme
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED · Awarded contract
AwardedSub-Orbital Launch Market Study for UK Spaceflight Programme
Awarded 14 Feb 2022
Awarded14 Feb 2022
Value£59,075.00
SupplierOPTIMAT LIMITED
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryResearch & Development
Ended 4y 7mo ago2mo term
Awarded 14 Feb 2022Expired 13 Apr 2022
About
UK Shared Business Services Limited awarded a contract to Optimat Limited for a sub-orbital launch market study.
The study aimed to analyse the market potential for sub-orbital launch from the UK, filling an evidence gap in previous UKSA studies by exploring what currently exists, what exists elsewhere, and what could exist in the UK.
The work was procured via a mini competition under the CCS Research Marketplace DPS (RM6018) and resulted in an in-depth report to inform government decision-making and improve UK global competitiveness in the emerging sub-orbital market.
The contract value was £59,075.
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