--- title: "Space Technology Solutions" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-72615077-9e39-484f-90b3-b641457c9de2" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-72615077-9e39-484f-90b3-b641457c9de2" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-72615077-9e39-484f-90b3-b641457c9de2.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-72615077-9e39-484f-90b3-b641457c9de2.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE" published: "2024-09-25" --- # Space Technology Solutions Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-72615077-9e39-484f-90b3-b641457c9de2 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-72615077-9e39-484f-90b3-b641457c9de2) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-72615077-9e39-484f-90b3-b641457c9de2.json) ## Summary The Crown Commercial Service (CCS), in collaboration with the Ministry of Defence (MoD) and other public sector bodies, is in the planning stage for the "Space Technology Solutions" procurement process. This initiative aims to develop the government’s route to market for space-enabled technology solutions, covering an extensive range of geospatial and related services. The procurement method is open, targeting a broad scope within the space and geospatial technology market. Key dates for this process include market engagement sessions set for October 2024, with the contract period starting on 1 May 2025 and ending on 30 April 2033. The total estimated budget is approximately GBP 2.5 billion, spread across multiple fiscal periods from 2025 to 2033. The procurement falls under the industry category of broadcasting equipment, with additional classifications including satellite antennas, telecommunications networks, and military spacecraft, to be delivered across the United Kingdom. This tender represents a significant business growth opportunity, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs within the space and geospatial technology sectors. Companies offering services such as satellite communications, space transport, military spacecraft equipment, and IT services will find this tender particularly relevant. The open procedure (above threshold) procurement method combined with the high-value, multi-year contract, offers substantial potential for long-term engagements and collaborations. Businesses capable of providing innovative solutions and working within flexible commercial procedures, as outlined by the new Procurement Act 2023, will find this tender attractive. The engagement sessions in October 2024 will be a crucial platform for interested suppliers to understand the scope, interact with the procurement team, and align their offerings with government objectives. ## Notice Space Technology Solutions is the next iteration of the Space Enabled and Geospatial services Dynamic Purchasing System and will continue to cover a broad scope for the space enabled technology market, including the geospatial ecosystem. Space Technology Solutions will also include an enhanced scope of services which have been requested through buyer and supplier engagement, and potentially services amalgamated from other CCS agreements where appropriate. Additional information: This Prior Information Notice is to signal an intention to commence market engagement with those within the Space and Geospatial market. Crown Commercial Service (CCS) are working in collaboration with The Ministry of Defence (MoD) and other public sector bodies to develop the government's route to market for Space Technology Solutions. We aim to exploit the flexibilities under the new procurement regulations (Procurement Act 2023), endeavouring to unlock opportunity through flexible commercial procedures. Crown Commercial Service intends to hold market engagement sessions during October 2024 for interested parties. The session will cover our objectives of any subsequent procurement exercise and the potential scope. There will be an opportunity to engage with the team, provide feedback and ask questions. Details of the virtual supplier engagement sessions and subsequent session(s) are included in the link below: https://www.crowncommercial.gov.uk/agreements/RM6370 Presentation slides, questions and answers will be made available after the session(s) on this page. The estimated value is an indicative value over the proposed 8 years and will be further reviewed, updated and confirmed following further engagement with customers. The date is the estimated date of publication, please refer to the CCS website page https://www.crowncommercial.gov.uk/agreements/upcoming for updates and monitor Find A Tender Service for the publication of the contract notice. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4192d249-f8b6-4e7f-9efc-78959f70ee58 | | Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 25 Sep 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 5 Mar 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2033 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,500,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE | | Locality | LIVERPOOL | | Post town | Liverpool | | Postcode | L3 9PP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside | | ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool | | Local authority | Liverpool | | Electoral ward | City Centre North | | Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) - 48 - Software package and information systems - 50 - Repair and maintenance services - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 32210000 - Broadcasting equipment - 32324310 - Satellite antennas - 32412100 - Telecommunications network - 32510000 - Wireless telecommunications system - 32530000 - Satellite-related communications equipment - 34712000 - Spacecraft, satellites and launch vehicles - 34740000 - Aircraft or spacecraft equipment, trainers, simulators and associated parts - 35613000 - Unmanned aerial vehicles - 35621100 - Strategic anti-ballistic missiles - 35630000 - Military spacecrafts - 38115100 - Radar surveillance equipment - 38221000 - Geographic information systems (GIS or equivalent) - 38290000 - Surveying, hydrographic, oceanographic and hydrological instruments and appliances - 38821000 - Radio remote-control apparatus - 48614000 - Data-acquisition system - 50650000 - Repair and maintenance services of military aircrafts, missiles and spacecrafts - 60500000 - Space transport services - 72222300 - Information technology services - 72228000 - Hardware integration consultancy services - 72254100 - Systems testing services - 72260000 - Software-related services - 72300000 - Data services - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 80650000 - Training and simulation in aircrafts, missiles and spacecrafts ## Release History - 25 Sep 2024 at 16:17 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4192d249-f8b6-4e7f-9efc-78959f70ee58 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4192d249-f8b6-4e7f-9efc-78959f70ee58 25th September 2024 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://www.crowncommercial.gov.uk/agreements/RM6370 - https://www.crowncommercial.gov.uk/agreements/upcoming - https://www.gov.uk/ccs ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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