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07 Jul 2026 at 09:56

Summary of the contracting process

Satellite Applications Catapult Limited, based in Didcot, United Kingdom, procured a Satellite Ground Station as part of their completed tender process. The procurement, focusing on a crucial component that connects ships to the internet through satellite antennas, falls under the 'goods' industry category. The procurement stage is at the award phase, having been completed and marked as active on 7th July 2026, with a contract period from 5th June to 20th July 2026. This limited competition procurement was below the threshold, highlighting its specific and somewhat exclusive nature.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacturing and provision of satellite equipment, especially those skilled in creating resilient and reliable satellite antennas capable of withstanding harsh weather conditions at sea. Large-scale businesses with robust capabilities in supplying these goods, such as ATEX Global Limited, which has been awarded the contract, are ideally suited to compete in such niche and specialised procurement processes. Engaging in these opportunities can drive growth through partnerships with public entities, allowing businesses to expand their market presence within public sector projects.

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Notice Title

Satellite Ground Station

Notice Description

Satellite antenna that connects ships to the internet. It easily tracks fast-moving satellites across space and stays locked onto the signal, even during harsh ocean waves and rough weather.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c4ec
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063526-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

32324310 - Satellite antennas

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£55,741 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
4 Jun 2026 - 20 Jul 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

ATEX GLOBAL

Further Information

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