Tender

Comms on the move Electronic Steerable Antenna Test (CESAT) - Compact Antenna Test Range (CATR)

SATELLITE APPLICATIONS CATAPULT

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Tender

01 Nov 2022 at 17:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Satellite Applications Catapult has initiated a tender process for the procurement of a Large Compact Antenna Test Range (CATR) to undertake tests on Satellite comms terminals on the move. This opportunity is part of the Catapult's unique undertaking to test and verify Comms on The Move (CotM) terminals connecting to Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite constellations. The procurement method being used is a selective negotiated procedure with a tender deadline set for December 1, 2022. The contract period is scheduled to start on January 3, 2023, and end on January 2, 2026. The location for delivery is in the South East region of the United Kingdom, suited for businesses dealing with satellite-related communications equipment.

This tender by the Satellite Applications Catapult presents opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations. Businesses in the goods sector interested in providing equipment and services related to satellite communications technology should consider participating in this opportunity. The procurement stage is currently in progress, allowing suitable businesses to engage and potentially secure contracts that can contribute to their growth and market presence in the industry category of satellite-related communications equipment.

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Notice Title

Comms on the move Electronic Steerable Antenna Test (CESAT) - Compact Antenna Test Range (CATR)

Notice Description

The Catapult wishes to create a unique antenna test facility to undertake performance and verification tests on Satellite comms terminals on the move. The Catapult wishes to procure a Large Compact Antenna Test Range (CATR) to satisfy a baseline capability on a novel and unique undertaking to test and verify Comms on The Move (CotM) terminals that connect to Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite constellations.For all information, please see supporting documents.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a9b4f1a4-36e1-4f39-943b-32d656a53793
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/815d42a9-cb6c-4ece-9276-fef5d125a612
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment


CPV Codes

32530000 - Satellite-related communications equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Nov 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Dec 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Jan 2023 - 2 Jan 2026 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SATELLITE APPLICATIONS CATAPULT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DIDCOT
Postcode
OX11 0QR
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Vale of White Horse
Electoral Ward
Hendreds
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

Further Information

Notice Documents

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