Planning

UK1 - Pipeline Notice Project NOCTIS-2

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Planning

27 Feb 2026 at 13:01

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has initiated the planning phase for Project NOCTIS-2 under the pipeline notice UK1, focusing on Defence Equipment and Support. The project aims to enhance space surveillance capabilities through an optical array and potentially an Infra-Red telescope to monitor satellites across various orbits. The procurement process involves competitive tendering via the Space Technology Solutions Dynamic Market (RM6370), with the project's execution set to occur outside the UK. The planned contract period extends from 30th April 2027 to 30th April 2030, with a potential renewal up to 30th April 2032. This effort falls under the industry category of defence and security, targeting primarily goods, with a gross value of £21,000,000. Key communication phases are set to advance by 30th April 2026.

This tender represents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in software development, technical support, and information technology services, as well as those with expertise in preventive maintenance and satellite technologies. SMEs are particularly encouraged to participate, as the procurement is designed to be suitable for smaller enterprises. Businesses possessing innovative solutions in space technology will find this competitive tender beneficial for gaining a foothold in high-value defence projects. Interested parties should ensure registration with the Space Technology Solutions Dynamic Market to receive upcoming notices and contribute to enhancing the UK's strategic space surveillance capacities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UK1 - Pipeline Notice Project NOCTIS-2

Notice Description

Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S), on behalf of the Ministry of Defence (MOD), has published this UK 1 Notice purely for information purposes, and no further details are available at this stage. Further details will be provided in future notices when the opportunity progresses. This Space Capability Project, designated 'NOCTIS-2', comprises a novel space surveillance approach utilising an optical array, and potentially, an Infra-Red (IR) telescope. The project encompasses the procurement, installation, and through-life support of the system. The purpose is to monitor satellites in all Earth-centred orbits, including Low Earth Orbit (LEO) and Geostationary Orbit (GEO) in order to enhance the UK's sovereign SDA capabilities. The capability is required to operate in Surveillance & Tracking modes in order to provide a persistent stare capability of the GEO Belt and tessellate across as wide a Field of View as possible whilst also providing a more exquisite capability that can contribute to object characterisation. Project 'NOCTIS-2' will be executed at a location outside the UK. This procurement shall be considered for competitive tender via the Space Technology Solutions Dynamic Market (RM6370). Should you be interested in this procurement - please register to the Dynamic Market. Link to The Space Technology Solutions Dynamic Market: https://supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/dm/RM6370?nav=0

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065e45
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017896-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

50 - Repair and maintenance services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

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

CPV Codes

34712200 - Satellites

50324200 - Preventive maintenance services

71356100 - Technical control services

71356300 - Technical support services

72222300 - Information technology services

72262000 - Software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£17,500,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Apr 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Apr 2027 - 30 Apr 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8JH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Further Information

Notice Documents

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