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CSP25010 - Space Weather Coronograph

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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09 May 2025 at 09:51

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by UK Research and Innovation has resulted in the awarding of a contract titled "CSP25010 - Space Weather Coronograph." Classified under the industry category of telescopes, this contract is vital for assisting NASA-related projects. With its headquarters located at Polaris House, North Star Avenue in Swindon, UK Research and Innovation has executed this procurement through a limited competition method, with the procurement stage marked as complete on 9th May 2025. The contract, valued at €17,930, spans from 30th April 2025 to 31st October 2025 and involves the delivery in the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies adept in providing specialised goods such as telescopes and space weather equipment. Tesat-Spacecom GmbH & Co.KG, based in Backnang, Germany, has been awarded the contract, showcasing the potential for international collaboration within the space technology sector. Businesses with capabilities in high-tech manufacturing, particularly large-scale enterprises, are likely well-positioned to compete for similar tenders in this sector. This contract exemplifies the demand for niche technological solutions catering to space exploration and weather monitoring, which can propel businesses into strategic partnerships and expanded operations.

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Notice Title

CSP25010 - Space Weather Coronograph

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. Brief Description of Requirement Space Weather Coronograph for assistance with NASA related projects

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050f7d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019978-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)


CPV Codes

38635000 - Telescopes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£17,930 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
29 Apr 2025 - 31 Oct 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
Additional Buyers

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial@ukri.org, coreservices@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
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

TESAT-SPACECOM GMBH & CO.KG

Further Information

Notice Documents

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