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06 Jul 2026 at 11:26

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, conducted by UK SBS, pertained to the title "PS26114 - UKSAC26_0014 NSpOC Optical Sovereign Sensor Software (NSpOC OSSS)" and falls within the software package and information systems industry category. The procurement, concluded on 6th July 2026, involves the development of a sovereign sensor network for Space Domain Awareness (SDA). The contracting procedure concluded with an award notice, following a mini competition under the GCA RM6235 Space-Enabled and Geospatial Services DPS. The contract period spans from 24th June 2026 to 30th April 2027, engaging locations globally, including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, and Europe. This tender was executed through a selective procurement method involving a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system.

This procurement represents a significant growth opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), particularly those specialising in software and geospatial services, given the involvement of dynamic technologies in the Space Domain Awareness (SDA) sector. The nature of a selective and call-off based procurement process underlines the importance of having specialised experience and capabilities in advanced software systems. With the awarded supplier being SPACEFLUX LTD, the opportunity mainly benefits firms of similar calibre and scale that aim to expand their footprint in sovereign sensor network systems globally.

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Notice Title

PS26114 - UKSAC26_0014 NSpOC Optical Sovereign Sensor Software (NSpOC OSSS)

Notice Description

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the GCA RM6235 Space-Enabled and Geospatial Services DPS Brief Description of Requirement In recognition of the dynamic nature of Space Domain Awareness (SDA) and the imperative to remain responsive to emerging global trends and threats, NSpOC is developing an optical sovereign sensor network with approximately five systems deploying globally.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-013c5a50-aa64-487d-be0a-0211f676bbf2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2042252-e8b6-4f36-b046-e5f68e5f8845
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£630,262 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
21 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
23 Jun 2026 - 30 Apr 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK SBS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPACEFLUX

Further Information

Notice Documents

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