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Published 11 Mar 2024

Large Scale Rocket Propulsion Test Facility Study

UK Space Agency · South East

Key facts

Contract value
£100,000
Awarded
27 Feb 2024
Contract starts
26 Feb 2024
Contract ends
31 Mar 2024
Procedure
Single tender action (below threshold)
Buyer type
Central government

Awarded to

SupplierValue
Lena Space Limited£100,000

Description

1) To explore the possibility of testing rocket engines >30kN here in the UK in potentially disused MOD sites which have the required qualifications and safety assurances. 2) To explore the market potential for such a range of rocket testing, including the accessibility restrictions of the other sites worldwide. 3) To understand market internationally for this kind of site and why there is a gap in the market, or what bottleneck this will alleviate. 4) To explore the possibility and benefits of the site having freeport status. 5) A detailed understanding of the sites that are being assess for use as test sites, why these sites were chosen, and any additional work required to make them suitable for rocket testing. 6) To understand current world and UK market position of testing >30kN rocket engines and why having such a site in the UK would be beneficial.

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