--- title: "UKSA National Space Operations Centre (NSpOC) Upcoming Requirements" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c59dc545-8be9-4e62-b4d0-eae340e03bf8" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c59dc545-8be9-4e62-b4d0-eae340e03bf8" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c59dc545-8be9-4e62-b4d0-eae340e03bf8.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c59dc545-8be9-4e62-b4d0-eae340e03bf8.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "UK SPACE AGENCY" published: "2025-05-27" --- # UKSA National Space Operations Centre (NSpOC) Upcoming Requirements Buyer: UK SPACE AGENCY Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c59dc545-8be9-4e62-b4d0-eae340e03bf8 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c59dc545-8be9-4e62-b4d0-eae340e03bf8) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c59dc545-8be9-4e62-b4d0-eae340e03bf8.json) ## Summary The UK Space Agency (UKSA) is in the planning stage of a significant procurement process for the National Space Operations Centre (NSpOC) focusing on the provision of upcoming requirements in the space domain. The procurement encompasses multiple services, such as orbital analyst services, SDA data provision and sovereign sensor capabilities, with a total estimated value of up to £18,000,000. This selective procurement, utilising a dynamic purchasing system (DPS), will take place in Swindon, England, with the contract period starting on 1st September 2025 and lasting up to five years. The industry category of the procurement is data services and related research and development consultancy, set against a background of ensuring UK space operations and security against potential space-related threats and risks. This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in space technology and data analysis sectors, particularly those already engaged with the Space Enabled and Geospatial Services DPS. SMEs are encouraged to participate, offering potential for significant business growth through long-term collaboration with the UKSA. Companies with expertise in space surveillance, tracking analysis, or geospatial data services are well-positioned to leverage this procurement opportunity to expand their portfolios and secure a role in the maintenance and development of UK civil and military space capabilities. ## Notice *This notice has been updated on 27th of May to confirm all opportunities are now issued. Please note we are unable to issue DPS opportunities to any new suppliers** *This notice has been updated on 9th May to update that SDA data and orbital analysts will be launching by end of day 23rd of May. There have been changes to the value and duration of some opportunities. We expect GEO sensors to launch next week as planned as an open procurement. NO OPPORTUNITIES HAVE BEEN ISSUED* *This notice has been updated on 25th April to update the LEO feasibility study launch moving to Q3 and the GEO sovereign sensor changing to an open procurement. All others unchanged and still targeting launch by 15th May 2025. NO OPPORTUNITIES HAVE BEEN ISSUED* *This notice has been updated on 10th April to update the approach to market date to 15th of May. For the avoidance of doubt, this was a mandatory field that was populated with 1st of April. NO OPPORTUNITIES HAVE YET BEEN ISSUED* Following its previous notice, UKSA is issuing an update to its forthcoming procurement opportunities relating to the National Space Operations Centre (NSpOC). Please note these requirements are still subject to budget confirmation. Orbital Analyst Services Total Contract Value: PS6,000,000 (inclusive of VAT) Total Contract Duration: 5 years The provision of orbital analyst services to analyse and interpret Space Surveillance and Tracking data. This requirement has now been issued to suppliers who meet relevant filters on the Space Enabled and Geospatial Services DPS. Contract start date remains 1st of September 2025. SDA Data Lot 1 and Lot 2 Total Contract Value: Up to PS954,860.00 for Lot 1 and PS1,909,719.00 for Lot 2 (exclusive of VAT) Total Contract Duration: 5 years The provision of SDA data in Low Earth Orbit (Lot 1) and Medium Earth Orbit and Geostationary Orbit (Lot 2). We intend to issue this requirement to relevant suppliers on the Space Enabled and Geospatial Services DPS by 23rd of May 2025. Contract start date will be between 1st of September and 1st of October 2025. SDA Data Lot 3 Total Contract Value: PS9,000,000 (inclusive of VAT) Total Contract Duration: 3 years. The provision of SDA Data in Geostationary Orbit. We have issued this requirement on 19th of May to relevant suppliers who met the filters selected on the Space Enabled and Geospatial Services DPS. We are unable to issue this to additional suppliers in accordance with the DPS procedure. Contract start date will be between the 1st of September and 1st of October 2025. Sovereign Sensor Capability (GEO) Total Contract Value: Up to PS7,500,000 (inclusive of VAT) Total Contract Duration: 3 years The provision of GEO sovereign sensor capabilities. This is an open procurement and the Tender Notice can be found on Find a Tender here: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022039-2025. Contract start date is August/Sept 2025. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6550b759-b799-4cc3-a053-5adfd1f88458 | | Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 May 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 22 May 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 1 Sep 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £9,000,000 | | 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 | UK SPACE AGENCY | | Locality | SWINDON | | Post town | Swindon | | Postcode | SN2 1SZ | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 72300000 - Data services - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 27 May 2025 at 11:54 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6550b759-b799-4cc3-a053-5adfd1f88458 - 20 May 2025 at 13:50 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6550b759-b799-4cc3-a053-5adfd1f88458 - 19 May 2025 at 12:50 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6550b759-b799-4cc3-a053-5adfd1f88458 - 9 May 2025 at 09:51 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6550b759-b799-4cc3-a053-5adfd1f88458 - 25 Apr 2025 at 16:09 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6550b759-b799-4cc3-a053-5adfd1f88458 - 10 Apr 2025 at 10:20 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6550b759-b799-4cc3-a053-5adfd1f88458 - 13 Mar 2025 at 09:55 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6550b759-b799-4cc3-a053-5adfd1f88458 - 26 Nov 2024 at 11:29 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1668e1ba-1503-44ec-b067-9a0fffa55481 - 25 Nov 2024 at 07:59 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1668e1ba-1503-44ec-b067-9a0fffa55481 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6550b759-b799-4cc3-a053-5adfd1f88458 27th May 2025 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1668e1ba-1503-44ec-b067-9a0fffa55481 26th November 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5d0b4614-2fa1-4d6f-a7df-210a2712837e Model Contract for Innovation Terms and Conditions - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c3f52146-7677-4b03-9b18-db384d1ec657 Annex B: Draft Statement of Requirements for SDA Sensor Procurement - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/425cb4b8-de23-4dfd-8d9b-fce2dc28ccb4 Space Domain Awareness - Request for Information - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/national-space-operations-centre The National Space Operations Centre Website - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c5bafac9-e495-4314-b185-124a6711f4b4 SDA Request for Information core document - please note this has been updated to version 2 as of 26/11/2024 ## Notice URLs - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022039-2025 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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