Planning

NSpOC: Monitor Space Hazards Software Development

UK SPACE AGENCY

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Planning

02 Apr 2026 at 11:08

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Space Agency has announced a planned procurement for the development and maintenance of the National Space Operations Centre's (NSpOC) Monitor Space Hazards software. This pipeline notice, dated 2nd April 2026, is an early indication of the Agency's intent to re-procure this contract in the autumn of 2026. The current contract is set to end on 31st March 2027, with the new contract period planned to start from 1st April 2027 and run until 31st March 2030. The procurement is in the planning stage, with the procurement method being selective, utilising a pre-Procurement Act commercial tool. The total estimated value of the contract is £5,000,000, with an emphasis on services within the industry-specific software development category, suitable for SMEs across the United Kingdom.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software development, particularly those experienced in creating industry-specific solutions. With an emphasis on SMEs, companies of smaller sizes have a competitive chance to participate in this selective procurement process. Organisations involved in technology services and software engineering, especially those with expertise in hazard monitoring solutions, are well-positioned to benefit from this opportunity to collaborate with the UK Space Agency. This engagement could foster innovation and growth, offering a prestigious platform for businesses aiming to expand their footprint in the governmental and technological sectors.

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Notice Title

NSpOC: Monitor Space Hazards Software Development

Notice Description

**This is a pipeline notice, not a call for competition - a pipeline notice provides early indication of UKSA's intent to run a procurement** UKSA is anticipating re-procurement of its development and maintenance of the National Space Operations Centre (NSpOC) Monitor Space Hazards software solution contract. Monitor Space Hazards is an operational software solution which is in development to add additional features. The current contract runs to 31st March 2027 and UKSA anticipates re-procurement in autumn 2026. Please note no further details are available at this time.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067baa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030819-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Using pre-Procurement Act commercial tool
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72212100 - Industry specific software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,166,667 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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