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Digital Twins Feasibility Study

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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17 Nov 2025 at 13:06

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Shared Business Services Limited, located in Swindon, England, has issued an award notice for a public procurement contract titled "Digital Twins Feasibility Study," valued at £48,600. This procurement falls under the industry category of research and development consultancy services (CPV code 73200000) and involves a service to be delivered in the United Kingdom. The procurement process followed a selective method through a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, with the procurement reaching the award stage on 3rd November 2025. The contract period commenced on 3rd November 2025 and is scheduled to conclude by 3rd February 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth for SMEs involved in research and development consultancy services, particularly those focusing on digital space technologies. The procurement by the UK Space Agency, facilitated through the Space Enabled and Geospatial Services framework, shows a demand for expertise in digital twins technology. Companies that have the capability to provide innovative and cost-effective solutions in this sector stand to benefit. Businesses aligned with these procurement categories can capitalise on collaborating with renowned entities like Space Professionals Partnership Ltd, which secured the contract. This offers a platform for SMEs to engage in strategic partnerships and further establish their presence in the burgeoning digital and space technology markets.

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Notice Title

Digital Twins Feasibility Study

Notice Description

****This is an award notice, not a call for competition**** Requirement was sourced via Crown Commercial Services RM6235 Space Enabled and Geospatial Services for the provision of UK Space Agency: Digital Twins Feasibility Study

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-33cd7189-f8a9-46ee-9abd-c44a30a2bf54
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3422090-472b-4758-91ee-57c69f4dc6bf
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

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£48,600 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£48,600 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
3 Nov 2025 - 3 Feb 2026 1-6 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 SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
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

SPACE PROFESSIONALS PARTNERSHIP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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