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DDaT23406 Dual Use Optical Space Domain Awareness (SDA) Sensor
AI Summary
The contract titled “DDaT23406 Dual Use Optical Space Domain Awareness (SDA) Sensor” concerns the design, delivery, installation, and commissioning of a high‑resolution optical sensor system that will support Space Domain Awareness activities for both the UK Space Agency and the Ministry of Defence. This sensor is intended to provide real‑time surveillance of space objects and electronic signatures to enhance situational awareness across the UK’s space infrastructure. The procurement is carried out through the Crown Commercial Service Dynamic Purchasing System Reference Number RM6235, which specifies a rapid, responsive framework suitable for small and medium‑sized enterprises.
Alongside the core sensor procurement, several contract variations have been introduced to incorporate additional services, most notably the engagement of a specialised consultancy to conduct penetration testing of the NYX Alpha system for UK Space Command. These variations arise from changes to the security policy that impose unavoidable cost implications, thereby extending the scope to include rigorous security testing and advisory services. The contract value has been adjusted accordingly, and the end dates of the call‑off agreements have been extended to accommodate the new testing activities, ensuring the system remains compliant with evolving security requirements.
Finally, the sensor system and all associated services must adhere to the UK Space Agency and Ministry of Defence security policy, incorporating certification to relevant UK cybersecurity benchmarks and enabling comprehensive penetration testing.
Description
This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the Crown Commercial Service Dynamic Purchasing System Reference Number RM6235 Space-Enabled and Geospatial Services Framework
Brief Description of Requirement
The Design, Delivery, Installation and Commissioning of a Dual Use (UKSA and MOD) Optical Space Domain Awareness (SDA) Sensor
The Call-Off Contract has been varied for additional services, where a change to the Security Policy has a material and unavoidable cost implication to the provision of the deliverables. The Call-Off contract value is now £418,974.00 excluding VAT. The end date of this Call-Off Contract is now Friday 29th March 2024. This variation 001 has been conducted under PCR 2015.
The Call-Off Contract has been varied for additional services, where a change to the Security Policy has a material and unavoidable cost implication to the provision of the deliverables. The contract value if now £477,474.00 excluding VAT. The end date of this Call-Off Contract remains as Friday 29th March 2024. This variation 002 has been conducted under PCR 2015.
The Call-Off Contract has been varied for additional services, where a change to the Security Policy has a material and unavoidable cost implication to the provision of the deliverables. The end date of this Call-Off Contract remains as Friday 29th March 2024. The Call-Off Contract value if now £579,674.00 excluding VAT. This variation 003 has been conducted under PCR 2015.
This Call-Off Contract has been varied, with no value or date change. This Variation 004 is for invoicing split purposes only.
This Call-Off Contract has been varied, with no value change. Variation 005 is a date only change. The new end date is now Monday 31st March 2025. This has been conducted under PCR 2015.
This Call-Off Contract has been varied for additional penetration testing services following on from a provision that was made in the original contract to amend this Call-Off Contract, where a change to the Security Policy has a material and unavoidable cost implication to the provision of the deliverables. The value of this Call-Off Contract is now £647,688.00 excluding VAT. The end date of this Call-Off Contract is now Friday 31st March 2027. This variation 006 has been conducted under PCR 2015
This Call-Off Contract has been varied for inclusion of maintenance and support to enable incorporation of new software survey modules as required for the project. The value of this Call-Off Contract is now £806,438.00 excluding VAT. The end date of this Call-Off Contract will remain Friday 31st March 2027. This variation 007 has been conducted under PCR 2015
Location of contract: Cyprus
Value of contract: £338,074 to £806,438
Contract start date: 15 November 2023
Contract end date: 31 March 2025
Contract is suitable for SMEs?: Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?: No