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Space Enabled and Geospatial Services Extension Notice

The Minister for the Cabinet Office acting through Crown Commercial Service

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19 May 2025 at 09:20

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, managed by Crown Commercial Service (CCS) on behalf of The Minister for the Cabinet Office, aims to establish a pan-government collaborative Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) agreement for space-enabled and geospatial services. The contract, titled "Space Enabled and Geospatial Services Extension Notice," falls under the information technology services category, engaging various sectors across the UK. The procurement is currently in the Tender stage, allowing suppliers to apply for inclusion in the DPS through an electronic submission method by February 2029. The initiative is designed to support UK public sector bodies, including central government departments and NHS bodies, by providing them with access to a range of space-enabled products and services.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for business growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in information technology, geospatial solutions, satellite communications, and software services. Businesses equipped to deliver innovative technology solutions or consultancy related to space and geospatial services will find a competitive edge in this agreement. Moreover, the DPS offers a flexible procurement route, enabling suppliers to engage in multiple projects and address diverse needs across the public sector. Companies positioned to provide specialised services in remote sensing, satellite communication, and data acquisition are encouraged to participate to leverage the complex and evolving landscape of geospatial technologies for enhancing public sector capabilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Space Enabled and Geospatial Services Extension Notice

Notice Description

Crown Commercial Service (CCS) as the Authority intends to put in place a pan government collaborative agreement for the provision of goods and services relating to space-enabled and geospatial technologies. This is designed as a Dynamic Purchasing System agreement (DPS) which offers a simple route to purchase in-scope products and services for the public sector, allowing customers to access a wide range of competition in an emerging market. If you are successfully appointed to the DPS following your submission you will be invited by customers (buyers) to submit tenders for relevant services through a call for competition. This DPS remains open for any supplier to request to participate throughout the duration of the DPS. CCS reserves the right to reduce, extend or terminate the DPS period at any time during its lifetime in accordance with the terms set out in the DPS contract.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The UK Government is seeking to accelerate the uptake of space-enabled and geospatial products and services by government departments. The commercial agreement is to be utilised by Central Government Departments and all other UK bodies, including but not limited to Central Government Departments and their agencies, non departmental public bodies, Devolved administrations, NHS Bodies and providers of services to the NHS, local authorities, police, voluntary sector, charities and/or other private organisations acting as managing agents or procuring on behalf of these public sector bodies. The Authority considers that this opportunity may be suitable for economic operators that are Small or Medium Enterprises (SME's). The services offered under this DPS will support customers to access data, technology and solutions that utilise remote geospatial, locational, communication and sensing capabilities of space, aerial and land-based platforms, to maximise public sector services. Customers are able to purchase solutions from commercial 'off the shelf' hardware or software, through to more involved development or data acquisition projects, and to professional services supporting the design, operation or assessment of services and solutions. This agreement specifically serves customer requirements that require specialist knowledge, expertise or capability covering the key sub-categories of the agreement: requirements that require specialist knowledge, expertise or capability covering the key sub-categories of the agreement: Space-enabled/satellite communication and broadcasting; Geospatial, Remote Sensing and PNT (Position Navigation, Timing); Unmanned Autonomous Vehicles (UAVs); Upstream Services (professional consulting services only, relating to launch or manufacture capabilities) Additional information: Due to the implementation of the PA2023, it has been decided that this DPS will be extended to 10/02/2029

Renewal: Customers may enter into a contract with a supplier for a period of their determining which may exceed the RM6253 Space Enabled and Geospacial Services DPS, should this agreement be terminated at any time. The flexibility of the contracting period allows customers (Buyers) to determine appropriate contracting timelines required to enable the supplier to meet customer needs.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051676
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022446-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

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

48 - Software package and information systems

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

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

32210000 - Broadcasting equipment

32412100 - Telecommunications network

32510000 - Wireless telecommunications system

32530000 - Satellite-related communications equipment

38115100 - Radar surveillance equipment

38126000 - Surface observing apparatus

38221000 - Geographic information systems (GIS or equivalent)

38290000 - Surveying, hydrographic, oceanographic and hydrological instruments and appliances

38821000 - Radio remote-control apparatus

48614000 - Data-acquisition system

72222300 - Information technology services

72227000 - Software integration consultancy services

72228000 - Hardware integration consultancy services

72254100 - Systems testing services

72260000 - Software-related services

72261000 - Software support services

72262000 - Software development services

72268000 - Software supply services

72300000 - Data services

90711500 - Environmental monitoring other than for construction

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£216,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 May 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Feb 20293 years to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 Sep 2021 - 10 Feb 2029 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The Minister for the Cabinet Office acting through Crown Commercial Service
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Postcode Area
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Further Information

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