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Motion Platform

SATELLITE APPLICATIONS CATAPULT LIMITED

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24 Apr 2026 at 15:39

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for a "Motion Platform" has been concluded by Satellite Applications Catapult Limited, based in Didcot, United Kingdom. This contract belongs to the services category, specifically for installation services of equipment for measuring, checking, testing, and navigating. The project is aimed at developing a motion platform capable of mimicking ship-deck movements for testing UAV landings and systems. The contract was awarded to Virtual Reality eXperience SL from Spain, with the contract period starting on 1st April 2026 and ending on 30th September 2026. The procurement method utilised was a limited competition, targeting solutions below the financial threshold, and the process was completed under the legal framework of UKPGA 2023/54, with the contract notification published on 24th April 2026. The procurement stage is at the award and contract phase, showcasing active involvement from both parties.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in virtual reality and motion platforms, particularly those offering innovative solutions for UAV system testing. Companies with expertise in equipment installation services, testing technologies, and navigation systems can benefit by proposing competitive solutions for similar projects. As Satellite Applications Catapult Limited is a public undertaking focused on driving technological advancements, businesses operating within the technology sector, particularly SMEs, are well-suited to compete in future tenders. With a focus on niche requirements and industry-specific expertise, suppliers can establish relationships within the technological advancement domain in Europe and the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Motion Platform

Notice Description

Motion platform capable of replicating ship-deck motions for UAV landing and systems testing.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068b08
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037754-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

51 - Installation services (except software)

CPV Codes

51200000 - Installation services of equipment for measuring, checking, testing and navigating

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£84,733 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

VIRTUAL REALITY EXPERIENCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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