UK Space Agency - Operational Support to the International Charter: Space and Major Disasters
The contract provides operational support to the International Charter: Space and Major Disasters, a global arrangement that coordinates the acquisition and delivery of Earth observation satellite data during natural or man-made disaster activations. The buyer is the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology, acting through the UK Space Agency, which is responsible for national space policy and capability and uses partnerships with UK commercial operators because the UK Government does not operate its own national Earth observation satellite system. The supplier must maintain and strengthen the UK’s Charter participation by providing access to UK-licensed and UK-operated Earth observation satellite data assets that can be contributed to activations, supporting data acquisition and delivery to authorised emergency and resilience bodies. The estimated contract value is £546,693, with the contract duration not stated in the available details. Services will be delivered in the United Kingdom, and the critical qualification is access to Earth observation satellite data assets that are both licensed and operated in the UK.
Buyer: Department for Science, Innovation & Technology. Source: Find a Tender. Updated 24 Sept 2026.
Key facts
- Estimated value: £546.7k
- Bids close: 11 Nov 2026
- Location: Westminster
- Procedure: Open procedure
- Contract period: 1 Feb 2027 to 31 Mar 2029
- Category: Data services (72300000)
From the official notice
The International Charter: Space and Major Disasters (“the Charter”) is a global agreement which aims to provide a unified system of space data acquisition and delivery to those affected by natural or man-made disasters. It provides and enables transmission of earth observation satellite data and pre-authorised resilience/emergency response bodies in response to “activations”. Further details on the Charter can be found at https://disasterscharter.org/ Unlike many space faring nations in the Charter, the UK Government does not own or operate its own national EO satellite system assets. The UK Government therefore fulfils its Charter commitments through partnership with the UK EO commercial sector. This procurement seeks to maintain and strengthen that model by securing operational support from an organisation with UK licensed and operated EO satellite data assets that can be contributed to Charter activations. The continued participation of UK EO commercial satellite operators in the Charter delivers both public benefit and strategic value by showcasing sovereign EO capabilities, supporting international disaster response and demonstrating operational utility of UK-developed EO missions.
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Questions about this tender
When is the deadline?
Bids close on 11 Nov 2026.
What is it worth?
The estimated value is £546.7k.
Who can apply?
Any supplier that meets the buyer's requirements can apply. Check the official notice for conditions.
How do I bid?
Open the official notice, register on the buyer's portal and submit your bid before the deadline.
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