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PS25153 - UKSAC25_0039 UK Technical expertise support for Space Standards (UK Experts Technical support for CCSDS, IOAG and EGS-CC)

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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08 Dec 2025 at 10:12

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Shared Business Services Limited has awarded a contract titled "PS25153 - UK Technical expertise support for Space Standards (UK Experts Technical support for CCSDS, IOAG and EGS-CC)" to Goonhilly Earth Station Limited. This procurement falls under the "Research services" industry category, with a focus on providing technical expertise in space standards. The contract, concluded through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, indicates completion following a mini competition under the CCS Space-Enabled and Geospatial Services RM6235. It commenced on 3rd November 2025 and is set to end on 31st March 2026, with services to be delivered in the United Kingdom. The total value of the contract is £333,333.

This award creates significant business growth opportunities, especially for SMEs like Goonhilly Earth Station Limited, which can bring specialised technical expertise to the space and geospatial service sectors. Businesses experienced in, or seeking to expand into, research services related to space standards will find this project particularly beneficial. The procurement was well-suited for businesses with the ability to support UK experts and contribute to global space standards development, indicating robust opportunities for innovation and collaboration within the burgeoning space industry.

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Notice Title

PS25153 - UKSAC25_0039 UK Technical expertise support for Space Standards (UK Experts Technical support for CCSDS, IOAG and EGS-CC)

Notice Description

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the CCS Space-Enabled and Geospatial Services RM6235. Brief Description of Requirement: Provision of UK technical expertise support for Space Standards (UK Experts Technical support for CCSDS, IOAG and EGS-CC) to the UK Space Agency.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c18de668-a2df-414c-bc8e-4c769dc9fdb0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ba75688-f4b1-4d24-800c-030e2283e390
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£333,333 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£333,333 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
3 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 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
UK Shared Business Services Ltd
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

GOONHILLY EARTH STATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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