GSS2533 - UKSAC25_0034 - The Provision of Optical Delivery Partner

Published facts

What the notice says

Buyer

UK SPACE AGENCY

Published status

complete

Latest release reference

063509-2025

CPV codes

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV) codes: 30210000, 30230000, 35125100

Published tags

award, contract

Latest record Bidwake loaded from this source

27 Aug 2026

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”.

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1. Planning notice observed

   28 Apr 2025

   Latest variant observed by Bidwake on 16 Jul 2026.

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   Record references

   Release reference

   017196-2025

   Published tags

   planning

2. Planning record updated

   28 Apr 2025

   Latest variant observed by Bidwake on 16 Jul 2026.

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   Record references

   Release reference

   017201-2025

   Published tags

   planningUpdate

3. Tender notice observed

   16 May 2025

   Latest variant observed by Bidwake on 16 Jul 2026.

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   Record references

   Release reference

   022039-2025

   Published tags

   tender

4. Tender record updated

   6 Jun 2025

   Latest variant observed by Bidwake on 16 Jul 2026.

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Awards and suppliers

Published award and contract facts

• GSS2533 - UKSAC25_0034 - The Provision of Optical Delivery Partner

  Buyer: UK SPACE AGENCYSupplier: Slingshot Aerospace Limited

  End date in notice

  31 Mar 2028Date from the linked contract

  Value shown in notice

  £3,322,451Value from the linked contract

  Official source

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  Award or lot reference

  2

Related evidence

Published terms and linked processes

• Renewal information is statedLot 1

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

  Repeated in 2 notices; the most recent statement is shown.Published 28 Apr 2025.Open supporting notice 017201-2025
• Options are statedLot 1

  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.

  Published 16 May 2025.Open supporting notice 022039-2025
• Options are statedLot 1

  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.