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Feasibility Study into Space Focused Infrastructure

PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL

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23 Apr 2026 at 09:20

Summary of the contracting process

Portsmouth City Council has concluded a procurement process with the award of a contract for the "Feasibility Study into Space Focused Infrastructure" within the Solent Freeport. The procurement, under the service category, was initiated as a tender and has reached the award stage. The council's offices are located in Portsmouth, UK (postal code PO1 2AL). The contract commenced on 8th April 2026 and is set to end on 31st August 2026, valued at £79,690. This procurement falls below the specified threshold and adheres to legislation as per UKPGA 2023/54. ACTICA CONSULTING LIMITED, an SME based in Guildford, UK, was awarded the contract.

This tender presents a promising opportunity for businesses specialising in pre-feasibility studies and technological demonstrations as well as business development consultancy services. Given the focus on space infrastructure, companies with expertise in infrastructure planning, consulting, and technological advancements will find value in participating in similar tenders. The role of ACTICA CONSULTING LIMITED underscores the potential for SMEs to thrive in public sector contracts, especially those with niche consultancy services and innovative solutions tailored to evolving industry demands.

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Notice Title

Feasibility Study into Space Focused Infrastructure

Notice Description

Solent Freeport - Feasibility Study into Space Focused Infrastructure

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068949
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036939-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

73420000 - Pre-feasibility study and technological demonstration

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£79,690 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
7 Apr 2026 - 31 Aug 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
PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PORTSMOUTH
Postcode
PO1 2AL
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Charles Dickens
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACTICA CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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