Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13cef-9667-71e1-905d-afe72ff3adf4/large-scale-rocket-propulsion-test-facility-study [Skip to main content](#main-content) awardedGBdirect award procedureSuitable for SMEs # Large Scale Rocket Propulsion Test Facility Study [UK Space Agency](https://tendernation.io/buyers/uk-space-agency) Estimated value £100,000 Published 11 Mar 2024 Deadline Closed 31 Jan 2024 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](/opportunities/for-small-businesses)## About this tender 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. ## CPV classification Feasibility study Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice ](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/b5561ab2-9f31-49a3-a848-ce9abf02c2f0) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free ](/register) [Buyer profileUK Space Agency: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/uk-space-agency)[SectorMore Business services tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/business-services) ## More tenders like this [Employee Screening Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Authority 17 days left 2 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a145df-100b-70ec-8bcc-3630f263230d/employee-screening)[Invitation to Tender- For the provision of viability evidence and assessment of the West Suffolk Local Plan and the introduction of a CIL charging schedule. West Suffolk Council 31 days left 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14503-5763-721c-b887-6f844f9f4360/invitation-to-tender-for-the-provision-of-viability-evidence-and-assessment-of)[BaDC-1727 Retford Buttermarket Food Hall Operator Opportunity Bassetlaw District Council 42 days left 27 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14503-57cd-73bf-b1f5-a8a4f0713a79/badc-1727-retford-buttermarket-food-hall-operator-opportunity)[Consultancy Services for an Independent Mixed-Use Viability, Market Demand and Development Options Review - Fleetwood Farm, Banks West Lancashire Borough Council 21 days left 6 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14503-59d8-704e-b46c-727e4a0e571e/consultancy-services-for-an-independent-mixed-use-viability-market-demand-and-d)[UEFA EURO 28 Birmingham Host City - Festival Development Birmingham City Council 21 days left 6 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14495-7fd3-7021-b8b4-8cbe13597d01/uefa-euro-28-birmingham-host-city-festival-development)[Evaluation specialist Dartmoor’s Dynamic Landscapes programme (natural environment, landscape heritage, culture) Dartmoor National Park Authority 15 days left 1 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1434c-ece2-7261-8fb5-e68bdb54c1e9/evaluation-specialist-dartmoors-dynamic-landscapes-programme-natural-environme)