UK Space Agency - Operational Support to the International Charter: Space and Major Disasters
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Description
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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UKSA is undertaking pre-market engagement (PME), in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023, to assess market capability and inform the development of its procurement strategy and tender documentation. The primary activity within this PME is for organisations to complete a questionnaire for either or both Strategic Support services or Operational Support services. UKSA will host an Information Session via Microsoft Teams on Thursday 28 May 2026 at 13:00–15:00 (UK time). The session is intended to support interested organisations to engage effectively with the PME and provide early visibility of planned procurement activity relating to the Disaster Charter. It will: • Outline the anticipated scope, objectives and timelines based on the draft Specification • Offer an opportunity for suppliers to ask questions ahead of any formal procurement A transcript of the presentation can be provided on request for those unable to attend. For attendance, interested suppliers are requested to confirm attendance by 17:00 on 27 May 2026 by emailing [email protected] where invitations will be issued following receipt. Emails should include the subject line: “PME Request – Info Session Disaster Charter Operational and Strategic Support – <Respondent’s Organisation>”
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