PS24193 - UKSAC24_75 - Impact analysis for GSTP

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This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the CCS Research & Insights DPS RM6126.

Brief Description of Requirement

The General Support Technology Programme (GSTP) is a European Space Agency (ESA) programme aimed at the development of new and innovative space technologies. GSTP covers all technology projects (with the exception of Telecoms payloads). Proposals and bids for funding may be made by consortia, across industry with or without academic institutions' involvement. These may include involvement of companies and organisations from other ESA Member States.

Its objectives include enabling activities at ESA and National Programmes by developing technology, to support the competitiveness of UK and European industry. GSTP fosters innovation and transfers of non-space technology (spin-in) to use in the design of new space systems, as well as enhancing European technology non-dependence and the availability of European resources for critical technologies.

The UK subscribed €83m at the 2022 Council of Ministers to GSTP. In preparation for the upcoming Council of Ministers Meeting in 2025, the UK GSTP team requires a review and impact analysis of outputs from activities supported through GSTP, and for the impact analysis to be embedded into the GSTP BAU.