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UKSAC25_0056 - Earth Observation Data Infrastructure Feasibility Study

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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15 Oct 2025 at 11:58

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Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process revolves around the UK Shared Business Services Limited conducting an Earth Observation Data Infrastructure Feasibility Study. The study falls under research and development services related to consultancy within the United Kingdom. Key dates include the tender period ending on 5th September 2025, with the contract commencing on 13th October 2025 and concluding on 9th January 2026. This study aligns with the UK Government’s Space Industrial Plan, prioritising space data architecture and applications focusing on Earth Observation. The procurement adopted a selective method through a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system and is currently in the award stage, as evidenced by the award notice published on 15th October 2025. The contract, valued at £240,000, was awarded to Exotopic Limited.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in space-enabled and geospatial services, particularly those focused on Earth Observation and its applications. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are suitable contenders, as the procurement process was considerate of such organisations' capabilities. Companies specialising in space data can leverage this contract to contribute to strategic sectors such as national security, environmental monitoring, and climate resilience within the UK. The project allows for enhanced decision-making and improved public service outcomes, demonstrating the potential for robust business expansion in the space sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKSAC25_0056 - Earth Observation Data Infrastructure Feasibility Study

Notice Description

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the Crown Commercial Services - RM6235 Space Enabled and Geospatial Services. Brief Description of Requirement The UK Government is developing a portfolio of activities to deliver the five priority capabilities outlined in the Space Industrial Plan. This commission addresses the critical capability of Space Data Architecture and Applications (SDAA), with a primary focus on Earth Observation (EO), a core enabler for the UK to leverage space data as a strategic asset across national security, economic growth, and public service improvement. Space-enabled applications contribute PS13.7 billion to the UK space sector. Within this, space data is vital: supporting defence, intelligence, environmental monitoring, and climate resilience. For example, space data helps monitor environmental risks (noting that 25% of national security risks are environment-related), and over half of all Essential Climate Variables depend on satellite Earth Observation data. EO data alone is valued at PS1.25 billion per year to the UK public sector. This means that space data enables better decision making to protect national interests and improve the safety of citizens, an important part of the Government's Digital Blueprint.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1de012b6-1c59-4bbc-9a57-eec97f113c84
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0c970f7-e0f7-47ba-a7aa-3f6f9d8dadaf
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
12 Oct 2025 - 9 Jan 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
professionalservices@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

EXOTOPIC LIMITED (PREVIOUSLY GREY CONSULTANTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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