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Tender: Feasibility Study for a Coordinated In‑Space Advanced Manufacturing (ISAM) Programme – Scotland

Released about 2 hours ago

Closes23 Nov 2026

Est. valueEstimate£75K to £410K

LocationScotland

AgencySpace Scotland

SourcePublic Contracts Scotland

CategoryResearch & Development

16 days leftCloses Mon, 23 Nov 2026

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Space Scotland is seeking a specialist contractor to undertake a feasibility study from November 2026 to March 2027 to assess whether Scotland should develop a coordinated In‑Space Advanced Manufacturing (ISAM) programme. Space Scotland, the coordinating body for the Scottish space industry that promotes sector growth, connects key stakeholders and facilitates international and cross-disciplinary collaboration, is commissioning this study to evaluate the case for a national coordinated ISAM programme.

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