Tender

Space Enabled and Geospatial Services

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

TenderAmendment

19 May 2025 at 08:34

TenderAmendment

28 Nov 2024 at 14:22

TenderAmendment

09 Jan 2024 at 17:35

TenderAmendment

17 Nov 2021 at 17:46

Tender

10 Sep 2021 at 07:44

Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Commercial Service (CCS) is actively managing a dynamic procurement process for the provision of Space Enabled and Geospatial Services. This process is structured as a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) to enable easy acquisition of in-scope products and services for the public sector. The procurement is currently in the tender amendment stage with the most recent amendments logged on 19 May 2025. This tender spans multiple industry categories including broadcasting equipment, telecommunications networks, and geospatial technologies. The value of the procurement stands at £216 million. The services are to be provided within the United Kingdom, and the ongoing DPS will remain open, allowing suppliers to join and bid for projects until 10 February 2029.

This procurement opens vast opportunities for a wide range of businesses, particularly those specialising in space-enabled and geospatial technologies. It is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) due to its dynamic and inclusive nature. The arrangement allows for continuous participation, granting suppliers the flexibility to engage at any point. Companies offering services related to broadcasting, telecommunications, data acquisition, and environmental monitoring stand to benefit significantly. Participation could lead to long-term growth and presence in an emerging market supported by government-driven demand.

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Notice Title

Space Enabled and Geospatial Services

Notice Description

Crown Commercial Service (CCS) as the Authority intends to put in place a pan government collaborative agreement for the provision of goods and services relating to space-enabled and geospatial technologies. This is designed as a Dynamic Purchasing System agreement (DPS) which offers a simple route to purchase in-scope products and services for the public sector, allowing customers to access a wide range of competition in an emerging market. If you are successfully appointed to the DPS following your submission you will be invited by customers (buyers) to submit tenders for relevant services through a call for competition. This DPS remains open for any supplier to request to participate throughout the duration of the DPS. CCS reserves the right to reduce, extend or terminate the DPS period at any time during its lifetime in accordance with the terms set out in the DPS contract. Additional information: Please note: - the Closing Date, Contract Start Date and Contract End Date have been manipulated to support compatibility system issues. Please refer to the contract notice for the correct dates, timelines etc. - due to the implementation of the PA2023, it has been decided that this DPS will be extended to 10/02/2029.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-23b1261c-407d-4818-9e76-2b21b11f76f0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b82ab9c8-cb5a-4cdb-bab6-f1e69d005d88
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

32210000 - Broadcasting equipment

32412100 - Telecommunications network

32510000 - Wireless telecommunications system

32530000 - Satellite-related communications equipment

38115100 - Radar surveillance equipment

38126000 - Surface observing apparatus

38221000 - Geographic information systems (GIS or equivalent)

38290000 - Surveying, hydrographic, oceanographic and hydrological instruments and appliances

38821000 - Radio remote-control apparatus

48614000 - Data-acquisition system

72222300 - Information technology services

72227000 - Software integration consultancy services

72228000 - Hardware integration consultancy services

72254100 - Systems testing services

72260000 - Software-related services

72300000 - Data services

90711500 - Environmental monitoring other than for construction

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£216,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Feb 20293 years to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
11 Feb 2029 - 12 Feb 2029 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Further Information

Notice Documents

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