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GSS2533 - UKSAC25_0034 - The Provision of Optical Delivery Partner

UKSA · Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 30 Sept 2026, 00:12.

Opportunity overview

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”.

Awarded to

Amounts belong to published awards or contracts. Where several suppliers share one value, it is labelled as shared and is not a supplier-specific allocation.

Slingshort Aerospace Limited

Match pending…
Published award value
£3.3m
Awarded
11 Aug 2025
Award ID
1
Status
pending
Identifier
GB-PPON PNHT-7545-TCRV
Location
Newquay, UKK30, TR8 4HP, United Kingdom

Slingshot Aerospace Limited

Matched by number
Contract value
£3.3m
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
11 Sept 2025
Including VAT
£4m
Award ID
2
Status
active
Identifier
GB-COH 08750033
Location
St Mawgan, Newquay, Cornwall, UKK30, TR8 4HP, United Kingdom

Classification

  • CPV30210000 — Data-processing machines (hardware)
  • CPV30230000 — Computer-related equipment
  • CPV35125100 — Sensors

Lots

  • Lot 1£6.3m

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
GSS2533 - UKSAC25_0034
Status
complete
Published risks
Known risks are set out in more detail in the tender documentation, but include: * Delays in planning and/or enabling works * Challenges in securing appropriate sites * Damage to hardware * Operational considerations may change * Serious technical issues * Personnel resourcing issues * Inflation
Above Threshold
Yes
Procurement Method
open
Main Procurement Category
goods
How to submit
Please provide a detailed description of the notice you are adding: The final date and time for the submission of bids is now Friday 4th July at 17:00. DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal. Brief Description of Requirement UKSAC25_0034 - The Provision of Optical Delivery Partner Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found with the Supplier Attachments tab within the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal. This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria as set out in the ITQ document. How to Apply UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) will be using the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal for this procurement. To register on the Jaggaer eSourcing portal please use the link https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/ and follow the instructions to register as a supplier. If you are already registered on the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal and wish to participate in this procurement, please use the link: https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/. Once you are logged into the system you will be able to locate the Procurement you wish to leave a bid on by clicking the ITTs Open to All Suppliers and searching for the reference number Insert GSS25333.
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure

Procedure

Is Accelerated
Yes
Accelerated Rationale
Qualifying planned procurement notice

Amendments

Entry 1
Id
017201-2025
Description
This notice was edited to include reference to a previous notice placed on Contracts Finder for pre-market engagement purposes prior to the implementation of Procurement Act 2023
Entry 2
Id
030430-2025
Description
6th June - notice updated to reflect extension to bid submission deadline and to include detail of known risks within tender notice.

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Expected award period

Ends
4 Aug 2025, 23:59

Tender Period

Ends
4 Jul 2025, 17:00

Communication

Future Notice Date
12 May 2025, 23:59

Contract terms

Financial Terms
UKSA anticipates that payments will be on a quarterly basis for labour, subject to agreement with the successful supplier. Payment schedule for payments associated with hardware work packages will be detailed in the specification.

Enquiry period

Ends
30 May 2025, 23:59

Submission terms

Electronic Submission Policy
allowed

Languages

en

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
complete
Has Options
Yes
Has Renewal
Yes

Value

Amount
6,250,000
Currency
GBP
Including VAT
7,500,000

Options

Description
The total value of this contract shall not exceed £6,250,000.00 excluding VAT. The value is broken down as follows: FY 25/26 - maximum value shall not exceed £1,750,000.00 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 £1,800,000 excluding VAT. This shall cover the deployment of two overseas sites. FY 27/28 - maximum value shall not exceed £2,700,000.00 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

Description
UKSA reserves the right to execute up to two optional extensions should any known risks materialise during the life of the contract.

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
PQP
Type
quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
100
Weight
percentageExact

Contract period

Ends
31 Mar 2028, 23:59
Starts
1 Sept 2025, 00:00
Max Extent Date
31 Mar 2030, 23:59

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 2
Region
UK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
30210000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Data-processing machines (hardware)
Entry 2
Id
30230000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Computer-related equipment
Entry 3
Id
35125100
Scheme
CPV
Description
Sensors

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
conflictOfInterest
Description
Not published
Document Type
conflictOfInterest
Entry 2
Id
022039-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK4
Description
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
tenderNotice
Published
16 May 2025, 09:54
Entry 3
Id
030430-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK4
Description
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
tenderNotice
Published
6 Jun 2025, 08:43

Planning and budget

Documents

Entry 1
Id
017196-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK3
Description
Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
plannedProcurementNotice
Published
28 Apr 2025, 09:52
Entry 2
Id
017201-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK3
Description
Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
plannedProcurementNotice
Published
28 Apr 2025, 09:55

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-PPON-PRTY-4245-MTJY
Name
UKSA

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKJ14
Country
GB
Locality
Didcot
Postal Code
OX11 0DF
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Harwell Campus, Rutherford Avenue

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Description
Public authority - sub-central government

Identifier

Id
PRTY-4245-MTJY
Scheme
GB-PPON

Contact

Organisation 2
Id
GB-PPON-PMPN-7535-GNTG
Name
UK Shared Business Services Ltd
Role Details
Shared Service Provider

Roles

procuringEntity
processContactPoint

Address

Region
UKK14
Country
GB
Locality
Swindon
Postal Code
SN2 1FF
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Polaris house, North Star Avenue

Identifier

Id
PMPN-7535-GNTG
Scheme
GB-PPON

Contact

Organisation 3
Id
GB-PPON-PNHT-7545-TCRV
Name
Slingshort Aerospace Limited

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UKK30
Country
GB
Locality
Newquay
Postal Code
TR8 4HP
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Space Systems Operations Facility

Details

Vcse
No
Scale
large
Sheltered Workshop
No
Public Service Mission Organization
No

Identifier

Id
PNHT-7545-TCRV
Scheme
GB-PPON

Contact

Organisation 4
Id
GB-COH-08750033
Name
Slingshot Aerospace Limited

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UKK30
Country
GB
Locality
St Mawgan, Newquay, Cornwall
Postal Code
TR8 4HP
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Space Systems Operations Facility Spaceport Cornwall

Details

Vcse
No
Scale
sme
Sheltered Workshop
No
Public Service Mission Organization
No

Identifier

Id
08750033
Scheme
GB-COH

Contact

Award information

Award 1
Id
1
Date
12 Aug 2025, 00:00
Title
GSS2533 - UKSAC25_0034 - The Provision of Optical Delivery Partner
Status
pending
Has Renewal
Yes
Above Threshold
Yes
Main Procurement Category
goods
Assessment Summaries Date Sent
12 Aug 2025, 00:00

Items

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
30210000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Data-processing machines (hardware)

Value

Amount
3,322,451
Currency
GBP
Including VAT
3,986,941.2

Renewal

Description
FY 25/26 - maximum value shall not exceed £1,750,000.00 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 £1,800,000 excluding VAT. This shall cover the deployment of two overseas sites. FY 27/28 - maximum value shall not exceed £2,700,000.00 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.

Documents

Entry 1
Id
047924-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK6
Description
Contract award notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
awardNotice
Published
12 Aug 2025, 10:54

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-PPON-PNHT-7545-TCRV
Name
Slingshort Aerospace Limited

Milestones

Entry 1
Id
1
Type
futureSignatureDate
Status
scheduled
Due
26 Aug 2025, 23:59

Related lots

1

Contract period

Ends
31 Mar 2026, 23:59
Starts
1 Sept 2025, 00:00
Max Extent Date
31 Mar 2028, 23:59

Standstill Period

Ends
21 Aug 2025, 23:59
Award 2
Id
2
Status
active
Main Procurement Category
goods

Items

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
30210000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Data-processing machines (hardware)

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-COH-08750033
Name
Slingshot Aerospace Limited

Related lots

1

Contracts and changes

Entry 1
Id
2
Status
active
Award ID
2
Date Signed
12 Sept 2025, 00:00
Above Threshold
Yes

Value

Amount
3,322,451
Currency
GBP
Including VAT
3,986,941.2

Period

Ends
31 Mar 2028, 23:59
Starts
12 Sept 2025, 00:00

Documents

Entry 1
Id
063509-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK7
Description
Contract details notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
contractNotice
Published
9 Oct 2025, 08:21

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Didcot · UKJ14 · OX11 0DF · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UK · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
  1. ocds-h6vhtk-05080e-2025-10-09T08:21:25+01:00Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender ·