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Space-Based Time Transfer Service (Space BaTTS) Research & Development

Deadline:21 Sept 2026, 23:59 BST

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UK FTS

London, United Kingdom

Type: services (planning)
Procedure: Open procedure
Ref. number: 040336-2026
Estimated value: 1,680,000 GBP
CPV: 79314000

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 capab…

ility 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-in

dependent global timing, provide UK overseas territories with backup timing solutions, and provide the UK mainland with an additional layer of timing resilience. The procurement will seek to appoint multiple suppliers to undertake time-l

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