--- title: "GSS2533 - UKSAC25_0034 - The Provision of Optical Delivery Partner" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05080e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05080e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05080e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05080e.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UKSA" published: "2025-10-09" --- # GSS2533 - UKSAC25_0034 - The Provision of Optical Delivery Partner Buyer: UKSA Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05080e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05080e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05080e.json) ## Summary The public procurement process entitled "GSS2533 - UKSAC25_0034 - The Provision of Optical Delivery Partner" was initiated by the UK Space Agency (UKSA) located at Harwell Campus in Didcot. This procurement falls under the "goods" category, specifically focusing on data-processing machines (hardware) used for high-quality remote optical tracking stations. The project has reached the award stage as of 9th October 2025, with the contract signed on 12th September 2025 and concluding on 31st March 2028. The initiative involves an open procedure for procurement, demonstrating transparency and inclusivity in selecting the best-suited partner. The primary geographic focus is within the United Kingdom, particularly the Didcot area, and the operational locations are expected to span five sites. This tender offers significant business growth potential, particularly for enterprises with a background in satellite monitoring and technology solutions. With an emphasis on autonomous satellite monitoring across various orbital regimes, businesses equipped with skills in hardware delivery, integration, and management would find lucrative opportunities in this contract. Given the involvement of Slingshot Aerospace Limited, a small-to-medium enterprise (SME), it underscores the opening for businesses of all sizes to become key players in the space technology domain, encouraging innovation and development within the sector. Companies with capabilities to deliver comprehensive optical tracking systems, and those interested in expanding into government contracts, would find this tender appealing. ## Notice We are looking for a technical delivery partner with a demonstrable background in delivering high quality remote optical tracking stations designed for autonomous satellite monitoring across all orbital regimes including Low Earth Orbit (LEO) and Geostationary Orbit (GEO). Whilst not critical, it would be advantageous if the system would be capable of performing occasional astrophotography (for outreach) and Near-Earth Asteroid tracking missions. The delivery partner will be responsible for the rollout of an optical tracking station network. This is currently expected to span 5 locations herein referred to as "sites". ### Lot Information Lot 1 Options: The total value of this contract shall not exceed PS6,250,000.00 excluding VAT. The value is broken down as follows: FY 25/26 - maximum value shall not exceed PS1,750,000.00 excluding VAT. This shall cover the complete UK test site and additionally the hardware for FY 25/26 deployments (excl. domes) - please refer to Section 4 for further detail. FY 26/27 - maximum value shall not exceed PS1,800,000 excluding VAT. This shall cover the deployment of two overseas sites. FY 27/28 - maximum value shall not exceed PS2,700,000.00 excluding VAT. This shall cover the deployment of two overseas sites. FY 28/29 - UKSA reserves the right to execute an optional extension into FY 28/29, should this be required by delays or risks materialising in preceding years or in response to operational needs, subject to budget availability. FY 29/30 - UKSA reserves the right to execute an optional extension into FY 28/29, should this be required by delays or risks materialising in preceding years or in response to operational needs, subject to budget availability. Bidders are advised that there is currently no commitment beyond FY 25/26 as budgets are yet to be confirmed and are subject to approval. This contract is therefore offered on a 3 year basis, with a break clause at 31st March 2026 and 31st March 2027. Should extensions be required, these will be done on a 1+1 basis. This contract will be broken down into 3 work packages covering FY 25/26, 26/27 and 27/28. Please note that UKSA will require go/no-go decisions before the purchase of hardware which is dependent on siting and planning approvals based on the winning providers solution. Bidders should also note the known risks set out in the specification below. Amendment to the contract may be required in the event any or all of these risks materialise. In line with Procurement Act 2023 requirements, the total value of any uplift will not exceed 50% of the maximum contract value. Renewal: UKSA reserves the right to execute up to two optional extensions should any known risks materialise during the life of the contract. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063509-2025 | | Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large, SME | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Oct 2025 | | Submission deadline | 4 Jul 2025 | | Future notice date | 12 May 2025 | | Award date | 11 Aug 2025 | | Contract period | 11 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £6,250,000 | | Lots value | £6,250,000 | | Awards value | £3,322,451 | | Contracts value | £3,322,451 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active, Pending | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UKSA | | Additional buyers | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD; UK SPACE AGENCY | | Locality | DIDCOT | | Post town | Oxford | | Postcode | OX11 0DF | | 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 | 2 | | Supplier names | SLINGSHORT AEROSPACE; SLINGSHOT AEROSPACE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages - 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment ### Codes - 30210000 - Data-processing machines (hardware) - 30230000 - Computer-related equipment - 35125100 - Sensors ## Release History - 9 Oct 2025 at 07:21 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063509-2025 - 12 Aug 2025 at 09:54 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047924-2025 - 6 Jun 2025 at 07:43 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030430-2025 - 16 May 2025 at 08:54 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022039-2025 - 28 Apr 2025 at 08:55 - PlanningUpdate - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017201-2025 - 28 Apr 2025 at 08:52 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017196-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063509-2025 9th October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047924-2025 12th August 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030430-2025 6th June 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022039-2025 16th May 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017201-2025 28th April 2025 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017196-2025 28th April 2025 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/ - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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