Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Commercial Service (CCS), in collaboration with the Ministry of Defence (MoD) and other public sector bodies, has issued a Prior Information Notice regarding a procurement titled "Space Technology Solutions". This procurement targets the Space and Geospatial market and falls under the goods category, specifically classified under spacecraft, satellites, and launch vehicles. The procurement is at the planning stage, with market engagement sessions scheduled for October 2024. The estimated value of this 8-year agreement is £2.5 billion. The initiative will serve Central Government Departments, Local Authorities, Health, Police, Fire and Rescue, Education, and Devolved Administrations across the UK.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the space technology sector to engage with public sector procurement for both civilian and defence requirements. The broad scope includes upstream and downstream services, providing a wide array of opportunities for providers of broadcasting equipment, satellite communications, geographic information systems, and more. The tender is particularly suited to businesses with expertise in space technology and geospatial services. Participating in this procurement process could lead to substantial business growth by forming long-term relationships with various UK public sector bodies. Interested suppliers should prepare to attend the virtual supplier engagement sessions to understand the objectives and potential scope of the procurement exercise.

Planning

Space Technology Solutions

THE MINISTER FOR THE CABINET OFFICE ACTING THROUGH CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

25th September 2024 16:12:17 PM
Contract Summary

Crown Commercial Service (CCS) as the Authority intends to put in place a Pan Government Agreement for the provision of Space Technology Solutions to be utilised by Central Government Departments and all other UK Public Sector Bodies, including Local Authorities, Health, Police, Fire and Rescue, Education and Devolved Administrations. The new agreement will offer a range of national and regional providers to support UK public sector bodies to run procurements for both civilian and defence related end user space and geospatial requirements. This is a replacement procurement for RM6235 Space- Enabled and Geospatial Services Dynamic Purchasing System, with an enhanced scope of both upstream and downstream services. The full and final list of product types will be determined following supplier and customer engagement. This procurement is being conducted under the new public procurement regulations. The duration of this agreement will be confirmed following further market engagement Further information is included in the Additional Information section VI.3.
Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-h6vhtk-04a2ec

Publication Source

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Procurement Stage

Planning

Procurement Method

N/A

Procurement Method Details

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Procurement Category

Goods

Tender Suitability

Framework / DPS

DPS
Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

34712000

CPV Division(s)

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
Awarding Authority

THE MINISTER FOR THE CABINET OFFICE ACTING THROUGH CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

Buyer Name

Buyer Email

supplier@crowncommercial.gov.uk

Buyer Phone

+44 3454102222

Buyer Address

9th Floor, The Capital, Old Hall Street

Liverpool

L3 9PP

United Kingdom

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Space Technology Solutions

THE MINISTER FOR THE CABINET OFFICE ACTING THROUGH CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

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