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CSP26316 - Enhancements to Optical Ground Station comprising

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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01 Apr 2026 at 06:54

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation has successfully awarded a contract titled "CSP26316 - Enhancements to Optical Ground Station comprising" within the works industry category. This procurement is notable for its direct award method, executed without competition due to prior collaboration with the supplier, Outsideology Lt. The contracting process is complete, having commenced on 6th March 2026, with the contract duration ending on 31st March 2026. The project is centrally managed from Swindon, United Kingdom, and is part of a framework under the UK Public Contract Regulations 2023/54, emphasising roof maintenance work for an optical ground facility.

This procurement offers considerable opportunities for businesses in the maintenance and enhancement sectors, particularly those familiar with advanced ground station technologies. Though this particular contract did not open for competitive tender, businesses with existing expertise or relationships with major public authorities like UK Research and Innovation could benefit from similar direct procurement opportunities. While the tender does not directly invite new participants, it underscores the value of nurturing strong client relationships and specialised knowledge in securing future governmental contracts. SMEs with competencies in this field could particularly leverage subcontracting or collaboration avenues to position themselves for subsequent opportunities that may arise in this sector.

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Notice Title

CSP26316 - Enhancements to Optical Ground Station comprising

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition due to an absence of competition as the supplier was used on a prior order and as such are being used again for there knowledge.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067a1f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030064-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45261920 - Roof maintenance work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£15,088 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Mar 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
6 Mar 2026 - 31 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 RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
Additional Buyers

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OUTSIDEOLOGY LT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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