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Space-Based Time Transfer Service (Space BaTTS) Research & Development
A public procurement published by Department for Science, Innovation & Technology via Find a Tender.
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- Award value
- £1.7m
- Tender value
- 0
- Suppliers
- 0
- Awards
- 2
- Notices
- Planning
- Stage
Overview
The UK Space Agency (UKSA) intends to commence a competitive procurement for the delivery of concept studies to explore potential technical and commercial approaches for the provision of a space-based time transfer capability that is independent of Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS). The requirement is part of the Space-Based Time Transfer Service (Space BaTTS) Research & Development Programme to develop, validate, and assess technology concepts that could fulfil an unmet government requirement for GNSS-independent global timing, provide UK overseas territories with backup timing solutions, and provide the UK mainland with an additional layer of timing resilience. The procuremen…
Key details
- Source
- Find a Tender
- Lifecycle stage
- Planning
- Status
- planned
- CPV classification
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- Currency
- GBP
- Total award value
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- Tender value
- £1,680,000
- First published
- 1 May 2026
- Last updated
- 6 May 2026
Notice timeline
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FAQs about this procurement
Who is the buyer for "Space-Based Time Transfer Service (Space BaTTS) Research & Development"?
Space-Based Time Transfer Service (Space BaTTS) Research & Development is a UK public-sector procurement published by Department for Science, Innovation & Technology via Find a Tender.
Has "Space-Based Time Transfer Service (Space BaTTS) Research & Development" been awarded?
No award has been recorded yet. The current lifecycle stage is "Planning".
What is "Space-Based Time Transfer Service (Space BaTTS) Research & Development" worth?
The reported tender value is £1,680,000.
When was "Space-Based Time Transfer Service (Space BaTTS) Research & Development" published?
It was first published on 1 May 2026 and last updated on 6 May 2026, across 2 notices.
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