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Network Emulation Testing Platform and Software

SATELLITE APPLICATIONS CATAPULT LIMITED

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06 Aug 2026 at 15:36

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contracting process involves SATELLITE APPLICATIONS CATAPULT LIMITED, situated in Didcot, United Kingdom, issuing an award for a "Network Emulation Testing Platform and Software". This project falls under the industry category of software packages and information systems. The procurement stage is at the award phase, with a contract status marked as complete. The procurement method was direct, with a process below threshold and without competition. The contract, which started on 30th July 2026, is set to conclude by 31st October 2026. This was awarded to the supplier Amarisoft, located in France, with the contract valued at EUR 73,732.74 excluding taxes.

This tender presents opportunities for growth for businesses specialised in producing goods related to software and cellular network solutions. Organisations skilled in providing comprehensive network emulation platforms, such as those offering tools combining base station and core network functionalities, are well-suited to compete for such contracts. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a focus on innovative software application development may find similar opportunities in future tenders issued by public undertakings like SATELLITE APPLICATIONS CATAPULT LIMITED, especially when direct procurement methods are utilised.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Network Emulation Testing Platform and Software

Notice Description

A comprehensive cellular network emulation platform that combines base station and core network functionality for testing.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06de5a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074962-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£73,732 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
29 Jul 2026 - 31 Oct 2026 1-6 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
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

AMARISOFT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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