--- title: "DDaT23406 Dual Use Optical Space Domain Awareness (SDA) Sensor" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-918e0b67-e23a-440d-af01-2cf1eab622b8" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-918e0b67-e23a-440d-af01-2cf1eab622b8" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-918e0b67-e23a-440d-af01-2cf1eab622b8.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-918e0b67-e23a-440d-af01-2cf1eab622b8.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2026-04-07" --- # DDaT23406 Dual Use Optical Space Domain Awareness (SDA) Sensor Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-918e0b67-e23a-440d-af01-2cf1eab622b8 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-918e0b67-e23a-440d-af01-2cf1eab622b8) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-918e0b67-e23a-440d-af01-2cf1eab622b8.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the "DDaT23406 Dual Use Optical Space Domain Awareness (SDA) Sensor" was managed by UK Shared Business Services Limited, located in Swindon, England. The contract follows a selective procurement method derived from a dynamic purchasing system under the Space-Enabled and Geospatial Services Framework. This procurement involved the design, delivery, installation, and commissioning of a dual-use optical SDA sensor for both the UK Space Agency and Ministry of Defence, with a delivery location specified as Cyprus. The procurement process has moved to the award stage, with substantial variations to the call-off contract under PCR 2015, resulting in the latest contract value of £806,438 excluding VAT, and an updated contract period ending on 31st March 2027. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the telecommunications and satellite-related communications equipment industries, primarily those that can provide data acquisition, IT, software, and hardware integration consultancy services. With a preference for SMEs, this contract presents growth potential for small and medium enterprises capable of delivering specialised technology services, particularly those with experience in the geospatial and space technology domains. Engaging with this procurement could bolster a company’s credibility and visibility within high-stakes, emerging technology sectors. ## Notice ***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the Crown Commercial Service Dynamic Purchasing System Reference Number RM6235 Space-Enabled and Geospatial Services Framework Brief Description of Requirement The Design, Delivery, Installation and Commissioning of a Dual Use (UKSA and MOD) Optical Space Domain Awareness (SDA) Sensor The Call-Off Contract has been varied for additional services, where a change to the Security Policy has a material and unavoidable cost implication to the provision of the deliverables. The Call-Off contract value is now PS418,974.00 excluding VAT. The end date of this Call-Off Contract is now Friday 29th March 2024. This variation 001 has been conducted under PCR 2015. The Call-Off Contract has been varied for additional services, where a change to the Security Policy has a material and unavoidable cost implication to the provision of the deliverables. The contract value if now PS477,474.00 excluding VAT. The end date of this Call-Off Contract remains as Friday 29th March 2024. This variation 002 has been conducted under PCR 2015. The Call-Off Contract has been varied for additional services, where a change to the Security Policy has a material and unavoidable cost implication to the provision of the deliverables. The end date of this Call-Off Contract remains as Friday 29th March 2024. The Call-Off Contract value if now PS579,674.00 excluding VAT. This variation 003 has been conducted under PCR 2015. This Call-Off Contract has been varied, with no value or date change. This Variation 004 is for invoicing split purposes only. This Call-Off Contract has been varied, with no value change. Variation 005 is a date only change. The new end date is now Monday 31st March 2025. This has been conducted under PCR 2015. This Call-Off Contract has been varied for additional penetration testing services following on from a provision that was made in the original contract to amend this Call-Off Contract, where a change to the Security Policy has a material and unavoidable cost implication to the provision of the deliverables. The value of this Call-Off Contract is now PS647,688.00 excluding VAT. The end date of this Call-Off Contract is now Friday 31st March 2027. This variation 006 has been conducted under PCR 2015 This Call-Off Contract has been varied for inclusion of maintenance and support to enable incorporation of new software survey modules as required for the project. The value of this Call-Off Contract is now PS806,438.00 excluding VAT. The end date of this Call-Off Contract will remain Friday 31st March 2027. This variation 007 has been conducted under PCR 2015 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67ea69ae-a9f5-4f7d-9001-ac3678a07a04 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | 6 Oct 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 14 Nov 2023 | | Contract period | 15 Nov 2023 - 31 Mar 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £806,438 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £806,438 | | 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 1UH | | 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 | SPACEFLUX | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) - 48 - Software package and information systems - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 32412100 - Telecommunications network - 32530000 - Satellite-related communications equipment - 38821000 - Radio remote-control apparatus - 48614000 - Data-acquisition system - 72222300 - Information technology services - 72227000 - Software integration consultancy services - 72228000 - Hardware integration consultancy services - 72300000 - Data services ## Release History - 7 Apr 2026 at 15:01 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67ea69ae-a9f5-4f7d-9001-ac3678a07a04 - 5 Mar 2026 at 15:57 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67ea69ae-a9f5-4f7d-9001-ac3678a07a04 - 22 Mar 2024 at 11:22 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67ea69ae-a9f5-4f7d-9001-ac3678a07a04 - 15 Dec 2023 at 08:26 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67ea69ae-a9f5-4f7d-9001-ac3678a07a04 - 22 Nov 2023 at 15:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67ea69ae-a9f5-4f7d-9001-ac3678a07a04 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67ea69ae-a9f5-4f7d-9001-ac3678a07a04 7th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/3f57ef3a-2134-4a5b-ad01-5668dbf047e3 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/42dd6d4b-9e7a-4c6a-b9b5-aa03cb31e166 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5dae5e98-e333-46b3-ab10-ed95aa4dee8d ## Notice URLs - http://www.uksbs.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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