National Space Operations Centre: Monitoring and Evaluation 2026-2030

What this is

The UK Space Agency is seeking an independent monitoring and evaluation contractor for the National Space Operations Centre (NSpOC), which coordinates civil and military space domain awareness capabilities. The contractor will scrutinise NSpOC's performance against the benefits and objectives set out in its approved business case covering the period to 31 March 2030. The contract is offered on a 2+2 basis until 31 March 2028 with an option to extend to 31 March 2030. UKSA intends to run the competition in April 2026 via the Research and Insights Dynamic Purchasing System, open only to registered DPS bidders meeting the filter criteria.

Key points

• Requires DPS registration (Research and Insights DPS)
• Estimated value £1,000,000
• Contract term 2+2 years to March 2030

Who can bid

Open only to bidders registered on the Research and Insights Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) who meet the relevant filter criteria.

How it is scored

No explicit quality/price weightings published; evaluation will follow the DPS call-off process.

How to submit

Tender to be launched for competition in April 2026 via the Research and Insights DPS.

Contract period

2+2 basis to 31 March 2028 with an option to extend to 31 March 2030.

Classification

CPV 79419000 — Evaluation consultancy services South EastOxfordshire