Space Technology Solutions
Framework Description
Space Technology Solutions (RM6370) is a dynamic market from the Government Commercial Agency (GCA, formerly Crown Commercial Service), set up under the Procurement Act 2023. It keeps a list of qualified suppliers for civil and defence space, satellite and geospatial goods, works and services. It has an initial six-year term running until 30 July 2031, with an option to extend by two years, and suppliers can apply to join during its term.
Context & Use Case
Central government, agencies, devolved administrations, the NHS, local authorities, police and charities use RM6370 to award contracts through the competitive flexible procedure, designing their own stages such as negotiation or proof of concept. It supports the Space Industrial Plan and the UK Geospatial Strategy. Defence and security buyers can use it, so suppliers should expect some security-cleared requirements.
Scope of Services
Satellite communications Geospatial and remote sensing Space domain awareness Space command and control Advisory, consultancy and training
Lots
Single lot
Who Can Apply
Suppliers that meet the conditions of membership can apply to join RM6370 throughout its term, to 30 July 2031. It suits space, satellite and geospatial companies of any size, from start-ups with a single sensor product to large defence primes.
Buyer Benefits
Buyers get a pre-qualified supplier list under the Procurement Act 2023 and can design a procedure that fits the project, including proof-of-concept stages for new technology. They can use government standard contracts or their own terms, and reach SMEs alongside large primes.
Next Steps
Read the conditions of membership and specification on the GCA page (https://www.gca.gov.uk/agreements/RM6370) and apply to join. Once a member, expect competitive flexible procedures with varied stages, so prepare for presentations, demonstrations and negotiation, and keep capability evidence and security credentials current.
How Athena Can Help
Athena can help you join RM6370. Our dynamic market membership applications check you meet the conditions of membership and present your space capability clearly, with a compliance review before submission.
The competitive flexible procedure can include negotiation and proof-of-concept stages. Our bid and negotiation support plans each stage and builds win themes, and our Procurement Act 2023 bidding expertise helps space firms new to public procurement. Membership evidence is kept current for later competitions.
