Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bd6-fe1e-7328-b954-e6fe36299792/noctis-2 [Skip to main content](#main-content) closedGBrestricted procedureSuitable for SMEs # NOCTIS-2 [Ministry of Defence](https://tendernation.io/buyers/ministry-of-defence) Estimated value £16,800,000 Published 30 Jun 2026 Deadline Rolling deadline ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](/opportunities/for-small-businesses)## About this tender On behalf of the Ministry of Defence (MOD), the National Armaments Director Group (NADG) (previously known as Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S)) has published a UK 1 Notice & UK2 purely for information purposes. The Authority would now like to formally engage with industry via this UK4 Notice, through the Defence Sourcing Portal (DSP) which can be found here: [contracts.mod.uk/go/56376600019F17DB668E](https://contracts.mod.uk/go/56376600019F17DB668E) The NADG and UK Space Command (UK Sp Cmd) have initiated Project NOCTIS 2 to explore options for enhancing the UK’s Space Domain Awareness (SDA) capability in response to increasing activity and congestion in the space domain. The project aims to strengthen the UK’s ability to understand the space environment and support effective space operations. It will contribute to the provision of timely awareness of orbital activity to authorised UK Space Command users and support informed decision making. The project aligns with the Defence Space Strategy (DSS), which commits the UK to increasing cross governmental and international collaboration on new technologies and innovative approaches to space capability development. The project is expected to follow a phased acquisition approach, potentially including: - Equipment design and construction - Sensor installation - Operation and through life support ### Requirement Due to security considerations, participation is limited to organisations with a registered UK legal entity. Parent companies headquartered outside the UK may participate subject to agreement by the Authority, with all activity conducted through the UK registered entity. The project requires that all data processing and storage, where not performed on site, is conducted within the United Kingdom. The project scope includes the potential procurement, installation and through life support of ground based space surveillance sensors, including optical systems and associated infrastructure. NOCTIS-2 will focus on enhancing overall system capabilities, addressing a broad range of operational areas, and supporting ongoing research and development activities.. Sensors and their associated housing or infrastructure are expected to be procured as an integrated solution under this contract. The Cyber Risk Profile for this procurement identified by the Cyber Risk Assessment is Level 2. As part of the Preliminary Market Engagement, the Authority held an Industry Day on the 27th of March 2026 to inform industry of the NOCTIS-2 requirements. The presentation slides are at Annex A of the PSQ released on DSP. The anticipated NOCTIS-2 contract shall be three (3) years from 2027 to 2030, plus options (1+1) (subject to approvals) from Contract Award (CA). The final confirmed duration including any Contractual Option(s), and/ or break points will be provided in the ITT documentation. Read full description ## CPV classification SatellitesAnemometersPreventive maintenance servicesTechnical control servicesTechnical support services Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-065e45-2026-06-30T10:31:46+01:00 [View official notice ](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-065e45-2026-06-30T10:31:46+01:00) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free ](/register) [Buyer profileMinistry of Defence: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/ministry-of-defence)[SectorMore Transport equipment & vehicles tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/transport-equipment-vehicles) ## More tenders like this [Car Club Services The Swaythling Housing Society Ltd (Trading as Abri) 32 days left 17 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a145df-1211-7123-a7d4-20056dcb5ef8/car-club-services)[CPU 6567 Automated Motor Vehicle and Plant Machinery Parts Nottingham City Council 26 days left 11 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14503-568e-7257-9a94-eb73ded79759/cpu-6567-automated-motor-vehicle-and-plant-machinery-parts)[Police cars – Suministro de varios vehículos y seis motocicletas destinados a la Policía Local de Mieres Junta de Gobierno del Ayuntamiento de Mieres 31 days left 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1420f-fc32-725b-bb89-fae217e92fd0/spain-police-cars-suministro-de-varios-vehiculos-y-seis-motocicletas-destina)[Motor vehicles – „Доставка на 1 брой фабрично нов, неупотребяван товарен автомобил с висока проходимост тип пикап за нуждите на Община Брезово“ ОБЩИНА БРЕЗОВО 31 days left 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14210-b50f-7084-9d78-1a884fa3f21b/bulgaria-motor-vehicles-dostavka-na-1-broi-fabricno-nov-neupotrebiavan-tova)[Parts of railway or tramway locomotives or rolling stock; railways traffic-control equipment – Système de mesure automatisée des roues de tramway au défilé (SMAR) : fourniture, installation, mise en service et maintien en conditions opérationnelles, ligne T2 et lignes de tramway fer de la RATP RATP 21 days left 6 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14210-5107-72a7-a300-53a0ade24561/france-parts-of-railway-or-tramway-locomotives-or-rolling-stock-railways-traf)[Motor vehicles – „Доставка на 1 брой фабрично нов, неупотребяван товарен автомобил с висока проходимост тип пикап за нуждите на Община Куклен“ ОБЩИНА КУКЛЕН 31 days left 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14210-44c6-739f-94cb-006a5fcef069/bulgaria-motor-vehicles-dostavka-na-1-broi-fabricno-nov-neupotrebiavan-tova)