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title: "CSP26316 - Enhancements to Optical Ground Station comprising"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067a1f"
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published: "2026-04-01"
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# CSP26316 - Enhancements to Optical Ground Station comprising

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067a1f

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## Summary

UK Research and Innovation has successfully awarded a contract titled "CSP26316 - Enhancements to Optical Ground Station comprising" within the works industry category. This procurement is notable for its direct award method, executed without competition due to prior collaboration with the supplier, Outsideology Lt. The contracting process is complete, having commenced on 6th March 2026, with the contract duration ending on 31st March 2026. The project is centrally managed from Swindon, United Kingdom, and is part of a framework under the UK Public Contract Regulations 2023/54, emphasising roof maintenance work for an optical ground facility.

This procurement offers considerable opportunities for businesses in the maintenance and enhancement sectors, particularly those familiar with advanced ground station technologies. Though this particular contract did not open for competitive tender, businesses with existing expertise or relationships with major public authorities like UK Research and Innovation could benefit from similar direct procurement opportunities. While the tender does not directly invite new participants, it underscores the value of nurturing strong client relationships and specialised knowledge in securing future governmental contracts. SMEs with competencies in this field could particularly leverage subcontracting or collaboration avenues to position themselves for subsequent opportunities that may arise in this sector.

## Notice

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition due to an absence of competition as the supplier was used on a prior order and as such are being used again for there knowledge.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030064-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 6 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £15,088 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION |
| Additional buyers | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| 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 | OUTSIDEOLOGY LT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45261920 - Roof maintenance work

## Release History

- 1 Apr 2026 at 06:54 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030064-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030064-2026
  1st April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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