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Taxonomy mapping and integration

UK SPACE AGENCY

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13 Mar 2026 at 18:10

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Space Agency has recently awarded a contract under the title "Taxonomy mapping and integration," classified within the services category, specifically market research and statistical services. This procurement process was initiated as a direct award, bypassing competition, due to its below-threshold status. Based in Didcot, United Kingdom, this project involves mapping and integrating specific taxonomy items to enhance the Space Capabilities Catalogue dataset. This procurement stage, labelled as 'Award', was concluded with the contract being signed on 16th February 2026, and the engagement is set to run until 30th April 2026. The contract is valued at £20,000, with a gross amount of £24,000.

This tender offers significant opportunities for SMEs, particularly those involved in market research and statistical services. Satellite Applications Catapult Limited, a small to medium enterprise (SME), has been chosen as the supplier, exemplifying the avenue for similar-sized entities to compete and secure government contracts. Firms specialising in technological integration, space capabilities, and data analytics stand to benefit from such opportunities, facilitating business growth by collaborating with public institutions like the UK Space Agency. The direct procurement approach suggests that developing niche expertise in industry-specific areas can be beneficial for future engagements with government buyers.

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Notice Title

Taxonomy mapping and integration

Notice Description

Map GO-SETT taxonomy and DSIT Space Capability areas to the Space Capabilities Catalogue (SCC) dataset. Implement the mapped tags within the SCC so users can identify relevant organisations via the SpaceCat Dynamics interface.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066a6c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023237-2026
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

79310000 - Market research services

79330000 - Statistical services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£20,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Feb 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
16 Feb 2026 - 30 Apr 2026 1-6 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

Further Information

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