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Universal Robot Arm and Software

SATELLITE APPLICATIONS CATAPULT LIMITED

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23 Apr 2026 at 12:36

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process involves SATELLITE APPLICATIONS CATAPULT LIMITED as the buying organisation, with a completed procurement for a "Universal Robot Arm and Software." The tender focuses on goods related to electrical machinery and software packages and covers the United Kingdom, particularly the UKJ1 region. Procured directly below the threshold without competition, the total contract value amounts to £56,863.20, with the contract awarded on 11 March 2026. The award was activated on 18 March 2026, and the contracting period concluded on 18 April 2026. The procurement falls under the industry category of electrical machinery and software, with legislation reference UKPGA 2023/54.

This procurement creates a significant opportunity for businesses involved in automation technologies and software systems. The Universal Robot Arm is intended to automate tasks such as machine tending and palletising, making it ideal for companies specialising in robotics and industrial engineering. With the award secured by RARUK AUTOMATION LIMITED, a small-medium enterprise, other SMEs offering innovative solutions in automation and robotics could find similar opportunities attractive for expanding their reach and capabilities in the UK market. Such contracts not only help grow business operations but also establish long-term partnerships with public undertakings engaged in cutting-edge technological applications.

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Notice Title

Universal Robot Arm and Software

Notice Description

The Universal Robot Arm is designed to work alongside humans to automate tasks like machine tending, palletising, assembly, and pick-and-place.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06899c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037082-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£47,386 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
18 Mar 2026 - 18 Apr 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SATELLITE APPLICATIONS CATAPULT LIMITED
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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RARUK AUTOMATION

Further Information

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