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Planning

29 Jul 2026 at 13:30

Summary of the contracting process

Ordnance Survey Limited, based in Southampton, United Kingdom, is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for a GNSS Simulator. This public procurement, initiated under the UK Public General Acts 2023/54, is categorised within the industry sectors of simulators and research, testing, and scientific technical equipment. The process, detailed in the market engagement notice published on 29th July 2026, involves a preliminary engagement inviting GNSS simulator manufacturers to demonstrate their systems. This will assist in finalising the simulator's specification. Interested parties and potential suppliers have until 10th September 2026 to participate in this engagement. The actual contracting period is anticipated to commence on 1st February 2027 and conclude by 31st January 2028.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the development or supply of GNSS simulators, aircraft or spacecraft equipment, and related industry-specific software packages. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in particular, can benefit given the suitability consideration for such organisations. By participating in this market engagement, businesses have the potential to strengthen their presence in the public sector technology market and establish long-term partnerships with Ordnance Survey, aiding in their growth and expansion efforts. The process not only invites technology-oriented firms but also encourages innovation and collaboration in developing cutting-edge simulation solutions.

How relevant is this notice?

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.

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 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Dec 20264 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ORDNANCE SURVEY LIMITED
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
Post Town
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

Notice Documents

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