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Space Ground Segment & Operations Consultant

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Response Deadline11/27/2026, 01:00:00 PM UTC

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The Space Ground Segment and Operations Consultant subcontract, issued by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, focuses on the analysis of ground-based infrastructure and operational procedures for prime contractors involved in UK Space Agency RPOD missions. The selected consultant will be responsible for evaluating ground-segment options, developing operational assessments for the command and control of servicer spacecraft, and determining essential communication dependencies and ground station requirements. Utilizing Mission Control System architecture tools, the consultant will deliver critical ground segment requirements and Concept of Operations. Interested parties must respond by November 27, 2026, for this specialized technical role categorized under NAICS code 541330.

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Agency

Department for Science, Innovation & Technology

NAICS

541330 - Engineering Services

Place of Performance

GBR

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of UKSAC26_0058.

The full solicitation package (1 document), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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Mission Feasibility Studies – Spacecraft Life Extension Service Demonstration

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Timeline

PostedOct 30

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Response DeadlineNov 27

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11/27/2026, 01:00:00 PM UTCin 28 days

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AgencyDepartment for Science, Innovation & Technology

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Organization / AgencyDepartment for Science, Innovation & Technology

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Performs analysis of ground-based infrastructure and operational procedures for prime contractors on UK Space Agency RPOD missions. Analyzes ground-segment options, develops operational assessments for servicer spacecraft command and control, and identifies communication dependencies and ground station requirements. Uses Mission Control System (MCS) architecture tools. Delivers ground segment requirements and CONOPS.

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