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PS23292 - The Provision of Space Surveillance and Tracking Services Data - GEO

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Summary of the contracting process

The UK Shared Business Services Limited has awarded a contract titled "PS23292 - The Provision of Space Surveillance and Tracking Services Data - GEO" to Spaceflux Ltd. This contract falls within the data services industry and pertains specifically to the provision of SST (Space Surveillance and Tracking) data. The procurement, conducted as a selective process through a mini competition under the Crown Commercial Services' framework, is aimed at supporting the UK Space Agency's need for data on the position, velocity, or trajectory of objects in orbit. This data aids in the monitoring of a global satellite fleet and other space objects which may pose risks. The contract, valued at £1,800,000, commenced on 2nd November 2023 and will end on 31st March 2025.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses engaged in space data analytics and surveillance technologies. SMEs particularly stand to benefit, given the nature and scale of the project. Businesses specialising in providing sensor data through telescopes, radars, or lasers are well-suited to compete in such tenders. This contract not only strengthens relationships with the UK Space Agency but also enhances business credibility in the rapidly growing space surveillance industry. By participating in similar tenders, companies can expand their market reach and develop cutting-edge technologies essential for space situational awareness.

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Notice Title

PS23292 - The Provision of Space Surveillance and Tracking Services Data - GEO

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 - Space-Enabled and Geospatial Services - RM6235 Scope The UK Space Agency, on behalf of HMG, invite suppliers to submit tenders for the provision of SST data, by which we mean data related to the position, velocity or trajectory of objects in orbit provided by sensors such as (but not limited to) telescopes, radars or laser. This does not include other Space Situational Awareness (SSA) data, for example space weather or near-earth object data. The UK currently licences a global satellite fleet of 783 satellites. This comprises of 683 satellites in low earth orbit (LEO), and 100 satellites in Higher Orbits (HO) comprising 24 satellites in medium earth orbit (MEO) and 70 satellites in geostationary orbit (GEO) and 6 in Geostationary Transfer Orbits (GTO). UKSA requires data to survey and track this satellite fleet and any catalogued Resident Space Object (RSO) which may have a perceived risk of being a hazard or threat to a UK space object. To be clear, this will include non-UK RSO catalogued objects and objects that may not yet be catalogued, e.g. fragmentation events.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b662339-6113-49bf-b06f-a839803adc53
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

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


CPV Codes

72300000 - Data services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,800,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Dec 20232 years ago
Contract Period
2 Nov 2023 - 30 Sep 2025 1-2 years
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
Robin Davis
Contact Email
professionalservices@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
000

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

SPACEFLUX

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