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title: "UKSAC25_0056 - Earth Observation Data Infrastructure Feasibility Study"
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# UKSAC25_0056 - Earth Observation Data Infrastructure Feasibility Study

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1de012b6-1c59-4bbc-9a57-eec97f113c84

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## Summary

This procurement process revolves around the UK Shared Business Services Limited conducting an Earth Observation Data Infrastructure Feasibility Study. The study falls under research and development services related to consultancy within the United Kingdom. Key dates include the tender period ending on 5th September 2025, with the contract commencing on 13th October 2025 and concluding on 9th January 2026. This study aligns with the UK Government’s Space Industrial Plan, prioritising space data architecture and applications focusing on Earth Observation. The procurement adopted a selective method through a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system and is currently in the award stage, as evidenced by the award notice published on 15th October 2025. The contract, valued at £240,000, was awarded to Exotopic Limited.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in space-enabled and geospatial services, particularly those focused on Earth Observation and its applications. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are suitable contenders, as the procurement process was considerate of such organisations' capabilities. Companies specialising in space data can leverage this contract to contribute to strategic sectors such as national security, environmental monitoring, and climate resilience within the UK. The project allows for enhanced decision-making and improved public service outcomes, demonstrating the potential for robust business expansion in the space sector.

## Notice

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the Crown Commercial Services - RM6235 Space Enabled and Geospatial Services. Brief Description of Requirement The UK Government is developing a portfolio of activities to deliver the five priority capabilities outlined in the Space Industrial Plan. This commission addresses the critical capability of Space Data Architecture and Applications (SDAA), with a primary focus on Earth Observation (EO), a core enabler for the UK to leverage space data as a strategic asset across national security, economic growth, and public service improvement. Space-enabled applications contribute PS13.7 billion to the UK space sector. Within this, space data is vital: supporting defence, intelligence, environmental monitoring, and climate resilience. For example, space data helps monitor environmental risks (noting that 25% of national security risks are environment-related), and over half of all Essential Climate Variables depend on satellite Earth Observation data. EO data alone is valued at PS1.25 billion per year to the UK public sector. This means that space data enables better decision making to protect national interests and improve the safety of citizens, an important part of the Government's Digital Blueprint.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0c970f7-e0f7-47ba-a7aa-3f6f9d8dadaf |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 12 Oct 2025 - 9 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £240,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EXOTOPIC LIMITED (PREVIOUSLY GREY CONSULTANTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 15 Oct 2025 at 11:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0c970f7-e0f7-47ba-a7aa-3f6f9d8dadaf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0c970f7-e0f7-47ba-a7aa-3f6f9d8dadaf
  15th October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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