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Access to GNSS Interference Monitoring

DEPARTMENT FOR SCIENCE, INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Science, Innovation & Technology, located at 22 Whitehall, London, is the buying organisation for the Access to GNSS Interference Monitoring contract. The procurement falls under the information technology services and data services category, with Ordnance Survey Limited of Southampton being the sole supplier due to their exclusive intellectual property in the industry. This contract, which deals with GNSS Interference Network Analytics and end-user research services, was awarded through a direct award method, justified by technical reasons and exclusive rights. The contract period began on 13th March 2026 and is expected to run until 31st August 2026 if the renewal option is exercised. It was signed on March 13, 2026, with the total contract value amounting to £354,224.40.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for growth to businesses specialising in geospatial data analytics and related services, particularly those capable of offering innovative technological solutions for government projects. Although the direct award for this contract was made to Ordnance Survey Limited due to exclusivity in intellectual property and technical capability, similar tenders may arise in the sector requiring competitive proposals. Businesses that focus on developing proprietary data solutions with high levels of security and technical resilience could position themselves well for future opportunities by leveraging strengths in areas matching government needs, such as information security and resilience in data service solutions.

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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/031261-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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
£295,187 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
13 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
Contracts Status
Active

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
2
Supplier Names

ORDANCE SURVEY

ORDNANCE SURVEY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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