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title: "Deep Space Monitoring"
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buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED"
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# Deep Space Monitoring

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5f1352ed-f311-43db-b2da-df019b1467b3

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## Summary

UK Shared Business Services Limited (UKSBS), located in Swindon, England, has concluded the procurement process for a project titled "Deep Space Monitoring" under the Crown Commercial Services RM6235 framework. This award notice marks the completion of a selective procurement method intended to support various civil and defence activities across the UK's space sector. The contract, valued at £2,250,000, was awarded to Goonhilly Earth Station Limited and will run from 3rd June 2024 to 30th June 2025. This project falls under the category of Research and Development Services and aims to develop commercial services needed for deep space activities, including the growing lunar economy.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the research and development sector, particularly those specialising in space-enabled and geospatial services. It represents a substantial investment in the UK's space economy, creating growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies with expertise in innovative technology solutions, international collaboration, and resilient space capabilities stand to benefit greatly from this contract. As the UKSA aims to position the UK as a global leader in the space economy, businesses involved in pioneering scientific discovery and technology innovation will find this tender an excellent prospect to enhance their service offerings and expand their market presence.

## 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 DPS Framework. Brief Description of Requirement. The UK Space Agency (UKSA) is an executive agency of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT). The UKSA is responsible for the civil space sector and plays a major role in the delivery of the governments National Space Strategy (NSS) which aims to make the UK one of the most innovative and attractive space economies in the world. The UK's goals are to: * Grow and level up our space economy. * Promote the values of Global Britain * Lead pioneering scientific discovery and inspire the nation. * Protect and defend our national interests in and through space. * Use space to deliver for UK citizens and the world. These goals will be achieved by: * Unlocking growth in the space sector. * Collaborating internationally. * Growing the UK as a science and technology superpower. * Developing resilient space capabilities and services. The UK Space Agency is committed to growing the ground segment as a resilient capability in the UK. This is to support multiple civil and defence activities across the UK. The UK Space Agency would also like to develop the commercial services needed to deliver future deep space activity, including supporting the growing lunar economy.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47dfd68d-5fb2-4930-b2fb-d36cb9de679c |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 May 2024 |
| Contract period | 2 Jun 2024 - 30 Jun 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,250,000 |
| 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 | GOONHILLY EARTH STATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 26 Mar 2025 at 13:02 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47dfd68d-5fb2-4930-b2fb-d36cb9de679c
- 18 Jul 2024 at 06:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47dfd68d-5fb2-4930-b2fb-d36cb9de679c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47dfd68d-5fb2-4930-b2fb-d36cb9de679c
  26th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/106c1699-a461-4b11-85b7-cecce077b96d

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