Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
UK Space Agency
Quad Two Building (1st Floor), Rutherford Avenue, Harwell Science & Innovation Campus
Didcot
OX110DF
UK
Contact person: Laura Mason
E-mail: commercial@ukspaceagency.gov.uk
NUTS: UKJ14
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-space-agency
I.3) Communication
Access to the procurement documents is restricted. Further information can be obtained at:
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-space-agency
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Ministry or any other national or federal authority, including their regional or local subdivisions
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
National Space Operations Centre: Monitoring and Evaluation 2026-2030
Reference number: UKSAC26_0027
II.1.2) Main CPV code
79419000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
The National Space Operations Centre (NSpOC) is led by the UK Space Agency (UKSA) and UK Space Command in partnership with the Met Office.
NSpOC combines and coordinates civil and military space domain awareness capabilities to enable UK space operations and protect our interests in space and on Earth from space related threats, risks, and hazards. The space domain represents a rapidly evolving and strategically significant operational environment, characterised by continuous advancements in global capabilities, technologies, policy frameworks, and mission priorities. In alignment with the UK Government's broader objectives for national security, resilience, and innovation in space, the National Space Operations Centre (NSpOC) has been operating under its current model for the past year.
NSpOC requires an independent monitoring and evaluation contractor to scrutinise its performance against benefits and objectives set out in its approved business case, which covers the period to 31st March 2030. UKSA is offering this contract on a 2+2 basis until 31st March 2028 with an option to extend to 31st March 2030 to ensure continuity of provision.
**UKSA intends to launch this tender for competition in April 2026 and will be issuing via the Research and Insights Dynamic Purchasing System: it will only be open to bidders who are registered on the DPS and who meet the relevant filter criteria**
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
1 000 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Monitoring and Evaluation Contract will include 9 core work packages and one optional work package, with full details set out in the specification. The core work packages are:
* WP1: Review of Existing Monitoring and Evaluation Plans
* WP2: Benefits Monitoring Reporting
* WP3: Process Evaluation
* WP4: Literature Review
* WP5: Impact Evaluation
* WP6: Economic Evaluation
* WP7: Monthly benefits reporting
* WP8: Benefits Management Strategy
* WP9: Project Management and Reporting
Optional WP10 is a Delivery Model Assessment. Please note these work packages are indicative and subject to change in the final requirement.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
18/06/2026
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
12/03/2026