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Market Engagement for a GNSS Simulator

Ordnance Survey

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Planning

29 Jul 2026 at 14:30

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Ordnance Survey Limited is preparing to procure a GNSS simulator for its GB-wide network of GNSS reference stations. The requirement covers a simulator system, including associated hardware and industry-specific software, for research, testing and technical simulation. The classification also refers to aircraft or spacecraft equipment, trainers and simulators. The purpose of the current exercise is to help Ordnance Survey develop a clear specification for a new simulator by reviewing manufacturers’ systems. The work will support Ordnance Survey’s reference-station activities across Great Britain. The procurement is categorised as goods and is arranged as one lot. Small and medium-sized enterprises are identified as suitable participants.

This procurement is at the planning stage and is currently a market-engagement exercise rather than an invitation to tender. Ordnance Survey expects to invite GNSS simulator manufacturers to loan or demonstrate their systems so that requirements can be finalised. The planned engagement activity is scheduled for completion by 10 September 2026, and the buyer expects a future notice on 1 December 2026. The planned contract period is 1 February 2027 to 31 January 2028. The procedure and procurement method have not yet been settled in the published planning information. No procurement value or budget is stated. The process is divided into one lot covering the simulator requirement.

The market engagement is aimed at manufacturers of GNSS simulators and suppliers able to provide a system for demonstration or temporary loan. Businesses with products combining simulation hardware and specialist software may be well placed to contribute, particularly where their systems support research, testing and technical evaluation. Suppliers serving aerospace, spacecraft-equipment, trainer or simulator markets may also find the requirement relevant. Participation would allow a manufacturer to show how its system could support a national network of GNSS reference stations and help shape the specification before the procurement reaches the tender stage. The buyer has identified the work as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises, so smaller specialist manufacturers should consider preparing technical material and demonstration arrangements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Market Engagement for a GNSS Simulator

Notice Description

Ordnance Survey (OS) runs a GB wide network of GNSS reference stations. To help finalise the specification for the new simulator, OS is inviting GNSS simulator manufacturers to loan or provide a demonstration of their systems so that a clear set of requirements can be developed.

Planning Information

Ordnance Survey (OS) runs a GB wide network of GNSS reference stations. To help finalise the specification for the new simulator, OS is inviting GNSS simulator manufacturers to loan or provide a demonstration of their systems so that a clear set of requirements can be developed.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d699
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071758-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

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

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

34150000 - Simulators

34740000 - Aircraft or spacecraft equipment, trainers, simulators and associated parts

34741400 - Flight simulators

38970000 - Research, testing and scientific technical simulator

44316400 - Hardware

48100000 - Industry specific software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Dec 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2027 - 31 Jan 2028 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Ordnance Survey
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO16 0AS
Postcode Area
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Test Valley
Electoral Ward
Chilworth, Nursling & Rownhams
Westminster Constituency
Romsey and Southampton North

Further Information

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