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PS25219 - Deep Space Service Tracking

UK SBS

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19 Nov 2025 at 14:26

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "PS25219 - Deep Space Service Tracking" has been awarded by UK SBS on behalf of the UK Space Agency. This award, published on 19 November 2025, follows a selective procurement method through a mini competition under the CCS DPS RM6235 for Space-Enabled and Geospatial Services. The procurement has been completed with an award amount of £1,988,850. The project involves providing deep space communication services across various locations including the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, and the United Kingdom. The awarded contract spans from 27 October 2025 to 31 March 2026, classified under the industry category of Research and Development Consultancy Services (CPV 73200000).

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in space communications services, particularly those capable of enhancing UK's contribution to international deep space tracking networks. It presents growth potential for companies capable of showcasing their expertise to government customers and leveraging these projects to secure additional revenue streams. The procurement is notably inclusive, as it is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs). The main supplier, Goonhilly Earth Station Limited, demonstrates the scale of operations preferred for such contracts, indicating that similar large-scale enterprises could be well-positioned for future opportunities in this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PS25219 - Deep Space Service Tracking

Notice Description

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the CCS DPS RM6235 Space-Enabled and Geospatial Services. Brief Description of Requirement The UK Space Agency would like to procure a range of deep space communication services to contribute to international partner deep space tracking networks, which will allow UK entities to be well-placed to showcase their expertise with government customers and use this to maximise additional revenue opportunities.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d3f501b7-3c63-46ed-8055-b9d84ea537d7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7afc1833-8c9a-48a9-b234-635aed59389e
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
Large

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
£1,988,850 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,988,850 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
27 Oct 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

Buyer & Supplier

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

GOONHILLY EARTH STATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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