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.

Renewal: Optional 12 month extension to be executed at the Contract Authority's discretion. Options: The requirement will include a number of optional technical work packages that may be executed at the Contracting Authority's discretion.

Procurement Act 2023

Open procedure

DSIT is using the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal for this procurement. **DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the portal.** Please review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found in the Supplier Attachments tab within the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal. To register on the Jaggaer eSourcing portal please use the link https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/ and follow the instructions to register as a supplier. If you are already registered on the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal and wish to participate in this procurement, please use the link: https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/ Once you are logged into the system, you will be able to locate the Procurement you wish to leave a bid on by clicking the ITTs Open to All Suppliers and searching for 'International Charter: Space and Major Disasters - Operational Support'. The ITT reference number is itt_2836. Alternatively, follow this link to the ITT: https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/go/1082635701A0D2660088 Applications will close at 15:00 BST on Wednesday 11th November 2026. It will not be possible to submit applications beyond this deadline.