National Space Operations Centre (NSpOC): Optical Sovereign Sensor Software (OSSS)

What this is

The UK Space Agency (UKSA) seeks a supplier to deliver Optical Sovereign Sensor Software (OSSS) for the National Space Operations Centre (NSpOC), enabling autonomous, remote and safe tasking of newly deployed Space Domain Awareness optical tracking stations. The supplier must deliver three high-level elements: a Microsoft Azure based sensor network command-and-control (C2) system, an on-premises C2 and hardware safety system, and a separate optical processing pipeline producing calibrated, corrected satellite tracklets returned to the central BOREALIS C2 system via an API. The supplier must reuse existing hardware-manufacturer software interfaces and commercially available/open-source plate-solving packages to preserve warranties and minimise assurance activity.

Key points

• Space Domain Awareness optical sensor tasking software for NSpOC, integrating with BOREALIS via API
• Estimated value GBP 1,500,000
• No submission deadline stated in the notice

Who can bid

Suppliers capable of delivering an Azure-based C2 system, an on-premises C2 and hardware safety system, and an optical processing pipeline; must integrate with existing hardware interfaces and BOREALIS via API.

How it is scored

No explicit quality/price weighting or sub-criteria provided in the notice.

How to submit

No submission portal or method stated in the notice; notice published via Find a Tender Service.

Clarifications

No clarification deadline or method stated in the notice.

Classification

CPV 72000000 — IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support South EastOxfordshire