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Satellite Applications Catapult Space Capability Catalogue (Online access)

UK SPACE AGENCY

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13 Mar 2026 at 18:00

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Space Agency, a central government public authority, has completed a procurement process for the "Satellite Applications Catapult Space Capability Catalogue (Online access)," focusing on subscription services. The procurement was conducted directly and below the threshold, without competition. The awarded contract, valued at £77,522 (excluding VAT), was signed with Satellite Applications Catapult Limited, an SME, on 17th February 2026. The service falls under the category of subscription services and is intended to provide online access to a detailed dataset of space companies' capabilities and activities within the UK. The contract period spans from 1st March 2026 to 28th February 2027, with the project primarily located in Didcot, United Kingdom.

This tender offers considerable growth prospects for businesses in the space industry, particularly those specialising in data analysis and subscription service provision. Companies with expertise in technologies and capabilities mapping can leverage this resource to gain insights into market trends and opportunities within the space sector. SMEs and other tech-oriented companies could find it beneficial to explore collaborative ventures or similar procurement opportunities in the future, especially those tailored to government agencies focused on innovation and technology development. The direct procurement method indicates a streamlined competition process, making it advantageous for well-positioned entities familiar with non-competitive government contracts. Businesses that are agile and capable of delivering niche services quickly may have an edge in such public procurement processes.

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Notice Title

Satellite Applications Catapult Space Capability Catalogue (Online access)

Notice Description

Subscriptions (12 and 6 month terms) for UK dataset that maps space companies based on capabilities, technologies, and activities at detailed technical resolution.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066a6a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023235-2026
Current Stage
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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
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

79980000 - Subscription services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£77,522 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Feb 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2027 6-12 months
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

SATELLITE APPLICATIONS CATAPULT

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