Scope
Reference
GSS2533 - UKSAC25_0034
Description
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".
Contract 2
Supplier
Contract value
- £3,322,451 excluding VAT
- £3,986,941.20 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
12 September 2025
Contract dates
- 12 September 2025 to 31 March 2028
- 2 years, 6 months, 19 days
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 30210000 - Data-processing machines (hardware)
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Supplier
Slingshot Aerospace Limited
- Companies House: 08750033
Space Systems Operations Facility Spaceport Cornwall
St Mawgan, Newquay, Cornwall
TR8 4HP
United Kingdom
Email: info@slingshot.space
Region: UKK30 - Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 2
Contracting authority
UKSA
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PRTY-4245-MTJY
Harwell Campus, Rutherford Avenue
Didcot
OX11 0DF
United Kingdom
Region: UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government