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PS25234 - Space Clusters Infrastructure Fund (SCIF) Monitoring & Evaluation Partner (UKSAC25_0083)

UK SBS

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18 Feb 2026 at 12:37

Summary of the contracting process

The UK SBS has completed the procurement process for the Space Clusters Infrastructure Fund (SCIF) Monitoring & Evaluation Partner, with award notice published on 18 February 2026. The tender, classified under Research and Development Services, involved a selective procurement method through a mini competition under the CCS RM6126 Research and Insights DPS. The contract, valued at £166,100, spans from 18 February 2026 to 31 March 2026 and is intended for services designated to multiple destinations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, and the United Kingdom. Technopolis has been awarded the contract as the supplier, marking the completion of this tendering process.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and consultancy services, particularly those catering to the space industry. SMEs are considered suitable for such opportunities given the nature of requirements and the dynamic purchasing system used. The effective implementation of monitoring and evaluation systems within the UK Space Agency's infrastructure fund can drive innovation and development, benefiting companies that offer expertise in space cluster management. By engaging with this tender, enterprises can expand their footprint across intended delivery locations, thus facilitating global business growth in related sectors.

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Notice Title

PS25234 - Space Clusters Infrastructure Fund (SCIF) Monitoring & Evaluation Partner (UKSAC25_0083)

Notice Description

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the CCS RM6126 Research and Insights DPS. Brief Description of Requirement UK Space Agency (UKSA) is seeking to procure a Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) Partner to work with the Space Clusters and Infrastructure Fund (SCIF).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f62ae095-cf26-4211-9b42-7684549c7177
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9bbc422-d417-495d-a10f-240867bbe86e
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£183,333 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£166,100 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
18 Feb 2026 - 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 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

TECHNOPOLIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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