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Space Payload Design & Engineering

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

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This subcontract, titled Space Payload Design and Engineering, involves providing proportionate design and engineering services for In-Orbit Manufacturing payloads supporting prime contractors on UK Space Agency projects. Managed by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, the scope of work includes mechanical design, CAD modeling, and both structural and thermal analysis tailored for space environments. The selected provider must utilize SolidWorks or CATIA and ensure all deliverables adhere to ECSS standards. Key outputs for the contract include the delivery of comprehensive engineering drawings and detailed design specifications for the IOM payload. The response deadline for this opportunity is November 27, 2026.

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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_0057.

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

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In-Orbit Manufacturing (IOM) Maturation Research & Development Projects

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PostedOct 31

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Response DeadlineNov 27

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11/27/2026, 01:00:00 PM UTCin 26 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 proportionate design and engineering of In-Orbit Manufacturing (IOM) payloads for prime contractors on UK Space Agency projects. Executes mechanical design, CAD modeling, structural analysis, and thermal analysis for space environments using SolidWorks or CATIA. Adheres to ECSS standards. Delivers detailed design specifications and engineering drawings for the IOM payload.

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