---
title: "National Space Operations Centre (NSpOC): Orbital Analyst Laptop Service Provision"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d420"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK SPACE AGENCY"
published: "2025-11-06"
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# National Space Operations Centre (NSpOC): Orbital Analyst Laptop Service Provision

Buyer: UK SPACE AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d420

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## Summary

The procurement process led by the UK Space Agency encompasses the provision of specialised laptops for the National Space Operations Centre's (NSpOC) orbital analysts. The process was a direct award for essential services, focusing on laptop imaging, Office 365 hardening, and penetration testing to meet required security standards, along with a 12-month operational support period. The procurement, categorized under computer support and consultancy services, follows a 'below threshold - without competition' method. The awarded contract was signed on 3rd November 2025, is active, and will conclude on 31st October 2026. The contracting takes place within the UK, specifically coordinated from the UK Space Agency's headquarters at Harwell Science and Innovation Campus in Didcot.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the IT services sector, particularly those offering computer support and consultancy, to consider similar future contracts. Companies with capabilities in laptop security enhancements, support services, and experience with government contracts, would find this type of procurement particularly suitable. The direct award method here indicates potential for trusted suppliers to build a strong reputation and ongoing relationships with public authority clients such as central government bodies. Businesses like CTS Group Ltd, which is a large-scale supplier, succeeded in securing this contract, highlighting the importance of established expertise and readiness to deliver tailored IT solutions.

## Notice

This direct award provides for the setup of specialist laptops for the UK Space Agency orbital analysts. This includes laptop imaging, Office 365 hardening, penetration testing to ensure the laptops meet the required security standards and 12 months of operational support.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071452-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 3 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £25,410 |
| Contracts value | £25,410 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK SPACE AGENCY |
| Locality | DIDCOT |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX11 0DF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Vale of White Horse |
| Electoral ward | Hendreds |
| Westminster constituency | Didcot and Wantage |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CTS GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services

## Release History

- 6 Nov 2025 at 08:47 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071452-2025
- 27 Oct 2025 at 12:27 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068526-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071452-2025
  6th November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068526-2025
  27th October 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.cts-group.co.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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