---
title: "Feasibility Study into Space Focused Infrastructure"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068949"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-23"
---

# Feasibility Study into Space Focused Infrastructure

Buyer: PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068949

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## Summary

Portsmouth City Council has concluded a procurement process with the award of a contract for the "Feasibility Study into Space Focused Infrastructure" within the Solent Freeport. The procurement, under the service category, was initiated as a tender and has reached the award stage. The council's offices are located in Portsmouth, UK (postal code PO1 2AL). The contract commenced on 8th April 2026 and is set to end on 31st August 2026, valued at £79,690. This procurement falls below the specified threshold and adheres to legislation as per UKPGA 2023/54. ACTICA CONSULTING LIMITED, an SME based in Guildford, UK, was awarded the contract.

This tender presents a promising opportunity for businesses specialising in pre-feasibility studies and technological demonstrations as well as business development consultancy services. Given the focus on space infrastructure, companies with expertise in infrastructure planning, consulting, and technological advancements will find value in participating in similar tenders. The role of ACTICA CONSULTING LIMITED underscores the potential for SMEs to thrive in public sector contracts, especially those with niche consultancy services and innovative solutions tailored to evolving industry demands.

## Notice

Solent Freeport - Feasibility Study into Space Focused Infrastructure

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036939-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 7 Apr 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £79,690 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | PORTSMOUTH |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO1 2AL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth |
| Local authority | Portsmouth |
| Electoral ward | Charles Dickens |
| Westminster constituency | Portsmouth South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ACTICA CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 73420000 - Pre-feasibility study and technological demonstration
- 79411100 - Business development consultancy services

## Release History

- 23 Apr 2026 at 09:20 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036939-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036939-2026
  23rd April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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