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Space-Based Time Transfer Service (Space BaTTS) Research & Development

Published
Published 1 May 2026
Deadline
Deadline: 21 September 2026 (59 days left)

Overview

The UK Space Agency is conducting a competitive procurement for concept studies to explore technical and commercial approaches for a space-based time transfer capability independent of Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS), as part of the Space-Based Time Transfer Service (Space BaTTS) Research & Development Programme. Multiple contracts will be awarded for time-limited studies that assess technical feasibility, performance characteristics, delivery considerations, risks, and costs, with individual contract values varying subject to stated maximums. This is early-stage, pre-commercial research and development activity only, and appointment does not commit the Agency to any subsequent procurement phases.

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
Open for bids
Category
Services
Estimated value
£1,680,000
Procedure
Open
SME suitable
Yes
Published
1 May 2026
Questions by
14 August 2026
Deadline
21 September 2026
Classification (CPV)
Feasibility study

Notice history

Every published notice in this contracting process, newest first.

  1. Contract Notice

    26 May 2026

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  2. Planning Update

    19 May 2026

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  3. Prior Information Notice

    6 May 2026

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  4. Prior Information Notice

    1 May 2026

    View notice ↗

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