Published date: 18 December 2023

Awarded contract - This means that the contract has been awarded to a supplier.


Closing: 26 November 2023, 5pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 72000000

Location of contract

United Kingdom

Value of contract

£1,599,000 to £1,599,989

Procurement reference

UKSAC23_0118

Published date

18 December 2023

Closing date

26 November 2023

Closing time

5pm

Contract start date

27 November 2023

Contract end date

30 November 2024

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold)

The opportunity was not advertised, because for example only one supplier is capable of delivering the requirement, or due to extreme urgency brought about by unforeseen events.

This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

The space economy is changing at a rapid pace as commercialisation of the in-orbit environment leads to new opportunities. The UK is positioning itself to become a global leader in this field and through various interventions, intends to shape this new in-orbit economy that will underpin the future of space.

Demand for such space provided services is increasing rapidly for both commercial and scientific applications. De-risking critical technology enablers for the UK space industry allows for faster commercialisation of products and technologies within the UK, avoiding the utilisation of costly overseas testing alternatives.

To take on this leading role, UKSA intends to support the development of existing infrastructure into an enhanced national IOSM testing capability that meets the needs of the UK space sector, supports anticipated sector growth and drives UK opportunities within the IOSM market.

Award information

Awarded date

18 December 2023

Contract start date

27 November 2023

Contract end date

30 November 2024

Total value of contract

£1,599,989

This contract was awarded to 1 supplier.

Satellite Applications Catapult Ltd

Address

Electron Building, Fermi Avenue, Harwell, Didcot, Oxfordshire, OX11 OQR

Reference

Companies House number: 07964746

Supplier is SME?

Yes

Supplier is VCSE?

No

About the buyer

Contact name

John West

Address

Polaris House,North Star Avenue
SWINDON
SN21SZ
England

Telephone

078802 48092

Email

john.west@ukspaceagency.gov.uk