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NSpOC Orbital Analyst Laptop Support

UK SPACE AGENCY

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18 Feb 2026 at 08:26

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Space Agency has completed a procurement process awarding a contract to Raytheon Systems Limited for the provision of NSpOC Orbital Analyst Laptop Support. This initiative focuses on the continuation of specialist laptop hardware and associated IT support to ensure uninterrupted access to secure systems crucial for space domain awareness operations. Located at Harwell Science and Innovation Campus, the UK Space Agency, defined as a public authority within central government, used a direct procurement method without competition. The contract, bearing the title "NSpOC Orbital Analyst Laptop Support," started on 17th February 2026, extending until 31st March 2026, with a total value of £20,068.23 excluding VAT.

This tender represents significant business growth prospects, particularly for technology and software companies offering specialised IT solutions. Raytheon Systems Limited, noted for its large-scale operations, was selected to ensure continuation without disruption as an interim supplier until a long-term solution is mobilised. Companies operating within the IT and space sectors, capable of meeting stringent security and accreditation requirements, may find valuable opportunities to engage in similar procurement processes with government agencies seeking advanced technical support and system integrations. With the procurement heavily focused on continuity and security, businesses providing secure configurations and operational capability enhancements can position themselves favourably for future contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NSpOC Orbital Analyst Laptop Support

Notice Description

This direct award provides for the continuation of specialist laptop hardware provision and associated IT support for NSpOC Orbital Analysts. The service is essential to maintaining uninterrupted access to secure, accredited systems required for critical space domain awareness operations, where continuity of service is paramount. A separate supplier has already been appointed following a competitive process to deliver the long-term solution; however, mobilisation of that service has been delayed. This interim requirement can therefore only be met by the incumbent supplier, who maintains the existing secure configurations, accreditations, and system integrations. Procuring via an alternative route would introduce unacceptable operational, security, and continuity risks and could result in disruption to a critical operational capability.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06569b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014560-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48900000 - Miscellaneous software package and computer systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£20,068 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Feb 20266 days ago
Contract Period
17 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

RAYTHEON SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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