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Testing Equipment and Software

SATELLITE APPLICATIONS CATAPULT LIMITED

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24 Apr 2026 at 15:18

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Testing Equipment and Software" has been conducted by Satellite Applications Catapult Limited, a public undertaking located in Didcot, United Kingdom. This process involves a record & replay simulator aimed at offering a cost-effective solution for Position, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) testing and validation within the research, testing and scientific technical simulator industry. The procurement method utilised was 'limited,' reflecting a below-threshold limited competition. This project followed through to the award stage, with the contract signed on 17th March 2026, and covers a delivery period from 20th March 2026 to 1st April 2026. The procurement falls under the 'goods' category and has been awarded to Sampson Technology Ltd, operating in Milton Keynes, UK.

This tender provides growth opportunities for firms engaged in the development and supply of testing equipment and software, particularly those specialising in program testing software packages. Businesses that focus on hardware and software solutions for technical simulations and validation processes are particularly well-suited to compete for such contracts. As Satellite Applications Catapult Limited acts as the buyer, companies that can offer advanced technological solutions in this domain will find valuable business opportunities through participating in this and similar tenders. The limited competition model could be advantageous for small to medium-sized enterprises keen on delivering niche products.

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Notice Title

Testing Equipment and Software

Notice Description

Record & Replay simulator, providing an easy-to-use and cost-effective solution for PNT testing and validation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068aff
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037738-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

38970000 - Research, testing and scientific technical simulator

48986000 - Program testing software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£28,002 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
20 Mar 2026 - 1 Apr 2026 30 days
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

SAMPSON TECHNOLOGY

Further Information

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