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Network Emulation Testing Platform and Software

SATELLITE APPLICATIONS CATAPULT LIMITED

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06 Aug 2026 at 16:36

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Satellite Applications Catapult Limited is procuring a comprehensive cellular network emulation platform combining base-station and core-network functionality for testing. The requirement is for software and associated information systems used to emulate cellular networks and support testing activities. The procurement is categorised as goods. Delivery is in the United Kingdom. The buyer is Satellite Applications Catapult Limited, a public undertaking based in Didcot. The requirement is relevant to software vendors and telecommunications technology companies that develop cellular-network testing, emulation, simulation or network-core solutions. Suppliers with products covering both base-station and core-network functions are particularly aligned with the stated scope.

The procurement has been completed and the contract was awarded directly without competition under a below-threshold procedure. There was one lot. Amarisoft was awarded the contract, with an active award, and the contract was signed on 30 July 2026. The contract runs from 30 July 2026 to 31 October 2026. Its value is EUR 73,732.74 excluding gross amounts, with a gross value of EUR 88,479.28. The evaluation outcome reflects a direct award rather than a competed tender, and the available procurement record identifies software packages and information systems as the relevant classification. The contract is active and relates to the cellular network emulation testing platform and software requirement.

This award demonstrates demand from Satellite Applications Catapult Limited for a focused cellular-network testing capability rather than general-purpose software. A credible future competitor would need a mature platform that combines base-station and core-network emulation, supports controlled testing of cellular networks, and can be supplied as a complete software solution. Relevant suppliers are likely to be specialist telecommunications software businesses, network-core technology developers, and testing-platform providers with practical experience of cellular architectures. The requirement is suitable for a technically focused SME as well as a larger vendor, provided it can demonstrate the necessary product capability, implementation support and understanding of network testing. The buyer and requirement provide a clear reference point for comparable future technology demand.

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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 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DIDCOT
Postcode
OX11 0QR
Postcode Area
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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