Award

National Space Operations Centre (NSpOC): Orbital Analyst Laptop Service Provision

UK SPACE AGENCY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

06 Nov 2025 at 08:47

Award

27 Oct 2025 at 12:27

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the UK Space Agency encompasses the provision of specialised laptops for the National Space Operations Centre's (NSpOC) orbital analysts. The process was a direct award for essential services, focusing on laptop imaging, Office 365 hardening, and penetration testing to meet required security standards, along with a 12-month operational support period. The procurement, categorized under computer support and consultancy services, follows a 'below threshold - without competition' method. The awarded contract was signed on 3rd November 2025, is active, and will conclude on 31st October 2026. The contracting takes place within the UK, specifically coordinated from the UK Space Agency's headquarters at Harwell Science and Innovation Campus in Didcot.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the IT services sector, particularly those offering computer support and consultancy, to consider similar future contracts. Companies with capabilities in laptop security enhancements, support services, and experience with government contracts, would find this type of procurement particularly suitable. The direct award method here indicates potential for trusted suppliers to build a strong reputation and ongoing relationships with public authority clients such as central government bodies. Businesses like CTS Group Ltd, which is a large-scale supplier, succeeded in securing this contract, highlighting the importance of established expertise and readiness to deliver tailored IT solutions.

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Notice Title

National Space Operations Centre (NSpOC): Orbital Analyst Laptop Service Provision

Notice Description

This direct award provides for the setup of specialist laptops for the UK Space Agency orbital analysts. This includes laptop imaging, Office 365 hardening, penetration testing to ensure the laptops meet the required security standards and 12 months of operational support.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d420
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071452-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,410 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£25,410 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Oct 20253 months ago
Contract Period
3 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2026 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 SPACE AGENCY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial@ukspaceagency.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DIDCOT
Postcode
OX11 0DF
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Vale of White Horse
Electoral Ward
Hendreds
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CTS GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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