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SISAC OBC WP1

NCC OPERATIONS LTD T/A NCC - INNOVATING FOR INDUSTRY

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10 Jul 2026 at 12:27

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by NCC Operations Ltd, trading as NCC - Innovating for Industry, involves a contract titled "SISAC OBC WP1" under the industry category of Research and Development consultancy services. The contract, valued at £25,027.58, was signed on 1st May 2026 and is associated with business services. The contracting activities focus on the location within the United Kingdom, encompassing the supply of the Space Information Sharing and Analysis Centre Outline Business Case Work Package 1. This procurement fell under a limited procedure without the prior publication of a call for competition due to classification as falling outside the usual directive scope, specifically for services below threshold. It has reached the award stage and is noted as complete, with the awarding supplier being Vilolet-Shift UK Ltd.

This tender creates significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in consultancy services focused on research and development, particularly those innovative in the space information sharing and analysis sector. Companies similar in scale to Vilolet-Shift UK Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME), would find this opportunity viable, given the procurement method of awarding contracts without prior competition which favours specialized and well-aligned business capabilities. The strategic involvement in such niche services supports both innovative technology development and enhancement of industry standards, which can be particularly beneficial for SMEs looking to expand their expertise in consultancy services related to the space and research sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SISAC OBC WP1

Notice Description

For the supply of a Space Information Sharing and Analysis Centre Outline Business Case Work Package 1

Lot Information

Lot 1

Space Information Sharing and Analysis Centre Outline Business Case Work Package 1.

Procurement Information

Below Threshold

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c88b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065163-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£25,027 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20262 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NCC OPERATIONS LTD T/A NCC - INNOVATING FOR INDUSTRY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 7FS
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Emersons Green
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VILOLET-SHIFT

Further Information

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