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5G UE and Radio Unit simulator

SATELLITE APPLICATIONS CATAPULT LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

ContractTermination

27 Nov 2025 at 11:14

Award

20 May 2025 at 10:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was initiated by Satellite Applications Catapult Limited, a public undertaking located in Didcot, United Kingdom, for the provision of a "5G UE and Radio Unit simulator". This procurement falls under the industry category of goods, specifically aimed at enhancing network infrastructure. The contract was initially awarded to VIAVI Solutions UK Limited on 18th March 2025 and was active until 31st March 2025. Although the contract was ultimately terminated by 27th November 2025 upon completion, it had involved a total value of £120,000. The procurement stage, as of the last update, is at contract termination.

This tender, focused on network infrastructure, provides significant growth opportunities for companies experienced in telecommunications technology and infrastructure. Businesses equipped with 5G network capabilities and those offering innovative solutions in connectivity stand to benefit from such contracts. The conclusion of this contract highlights potential openings for similar future projects, encouraging participation from companies across the telecommunications sector looking to expand their footprint in the UK market.

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Notice Title

5G UE and Radio Unit simulator

Notice Description

5G UE and Radio Unit simulator used for creating necessary traffic load to 5G networks.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05184c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077597-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK11 - Contract Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

32418000 - Radio network

32424000 - Network infrastructure

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
18 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Terminated

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SATELLITE APPLICATIONS CATAPULT LIMITED
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@sa.catapult.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VIAVI SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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