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Access to GNSS Interference Monitoring

DEPARTMENT FOR SCIENCE, INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY

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13 Mar 2026 at 16:52

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Science, Innovation & Technology awarded a contract titled "Access to GNSS Interference Monitoring" to Ordnance Survey Limited. This procurement process falls under the industry categories of information technology services and data services, and it leverages Ordnance Survey's GNSS Interference Network Analytics and end-user research services. The procurement stage is currently in the award phase, with the contract period scheduled to start on 13th March 2026 and extend until 31st March 2026, with a renewal option up to 31st August 2026. This direct award method was justified by technical reasons and exclusive rights, given that Ordnance Survey is uniquely positioned to provide the required services due to its proprietary datasets and intellectual property. The Department is located in London, while Ordnance Survey operates from Southampton, United Kingdom.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in information technology and data services that hold proprietary technologies or exclusive intellectual property rights. While the direct award was made to Ordnance Survey Limited due to exclusivity and technical reasons, such tenders highlight possibilities for similar businesses to secure contracts with government authorities by developing unique capabilities or exclusive datasets. Businesses focusing on high-level security integration, resilience against interference, and technical performance will benefit from exploring further opportunities similar to this contract. Large-scale enterprises with a strong technological foundation and ability to offer unparalleled services would be well-suited to compete in this sector, paving the way for potential growth and collaboration with central government authorities like the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology.

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Notice Title

Access to GNSS Interference Monitoring

Notice Description

Access to Ordnance Survey's GNSS Interference Network Analytics (GINA) and end-user research services. Contract dates are Q4 FY 25/26.

Procurement Information

Direct award permitted where only one supplier can provide the services for technical reasons and due to exclusive rights. Section 41(3)(a) and 41(3)(b). Ordnance Survey (OS) is the only supplier capable of delivering the required capability due to its exclusive intellectual property and proprietary datasets. No alternative supplier can provide equivalent technical performance, resilience or security integration.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066a5b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023210-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

72300000 - Data services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£295,187 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Mar 2026Yesterday
Contract Period
13 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR SCIENCE, INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2EG
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ORDNANCE SURVEY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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