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SpaceComm Expo - UKSA Stand Uplift

UK SPACE AGENCY

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27 Feb 2026 at 15:28

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Space Agency has completed the procurement process for the "SpaceComm Expo - UKSA Stand Uplift" contract, designed to enhance its presence at the Space Comm Expo in London, scheduled for March 2026. As a public authority within the central government of the United Kingdom, the UK Space Agency has leveraged a direct procurement method, involving a sole supplier scenario due to its focus on event services. The contract, valued at £18,578.50, runs from 4th to 5th March 2026, and was signed on 27th February 2026. The procurement stage is at the award phase, and the primary industry category is event services.

The "SpaceComm Expo - UKSA Stand Uplift" procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in event services, as it underscores the potential for future collaboration with government agencies in similar projects. The contract was awarded to Space-Comm Ltd, an SME, highlighting that businesses of varying scales have opportunities to engage with central government bodies in bespoke service arrangements. Companies that excel in project management, corporate event planning, and specialised trade expos would find promising prospects in such contracts, paving the way for enhanced visibility and sector growth.

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Notice Title

SpaceComm Expo - UKSA Stand Uplift

Notice Description

UKSA has awarded a minor contract to increase its presence at Space Comm Expo in London in 2026. This is a sole supplier scenario as it relates to an event stand presence.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065ea3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018057-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79952000 - Event services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£18,578 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
4 Mar 2026 - 5 Mar 2026 30 days
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

SPACE-COMM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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