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Supply of AMARI Callbox Mini 5G/NTN Network Test Platforms and Software Licences

NPL Management Limited

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14 Oct 2026 at 16:32

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NPL Management Limited procured two AMARI Callbox Mini fixed wireless network testing platforms for telecommunications research and development. The package includes AMARI NW 200 licences, software for non-terrestrial network (NTN) testing, software-defined radio hardware, portable PCs, test SIM cards and antennas. It also covers technical support and software upgrades, together with warranties. The systems support testing, research, development and validation across 4G and 5G networks, including satellite-based communications. The work is for NPL Management Limited, based at the National Physical Laboratory in Teddington, and delivery is in the United Kingdom. This is a specialist equipment and software supply requirement rather than a general telecommunications service.

The procurement is complete and a contract has been awarded to Amarisoft. NPL Management Limited used a direct award below the applicable threshold, without competition. The contract was signed on 21 September 2026 and runs from that date to 11 January 2027. Its value is €41,612.69. The award covers one lot and the contract is active. The purchase combines two testing platforms with licences, associated hardware and accessories, support, upgrades and warranties. No separate award evaluation basis is recorded; the route used did not involve competition. Amarisoft is the selected supplier for the full package.

For a supplier competing when this buyer next requires comparable capability, credibility would rest on supplying integrated 4G/5G network test platforms and the software needed to use them, including non-terrestrial network testing for satellite-based communications. The requirement demonstrates demand for a complete, ready-to-use research and validation setup: platform hardware, software-defined radio equipment, portable computers, test SIMs and antennas, backed by software licences, technical support, upgrades and warranties. Suppliers with direct access to compatible specialist products and the ability to provide the full package would be best placed to meet the requirement. The selected supplier was a small French company, indicating that this specialist supply was served by an SME. The buyer used a below-threshold direct award without competition, so future competitors should understand the buyer’s product and support needs and the procurement route used.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of AMARI Callbox Mini 5G/NTN Network Test Platforms and Software Licences

Notice Description

Supply of two AMARI Callbox Mini fixed wireless network testing platforms, including AMARI NW 200 licences, SDR hardware, portable PCs, test SIM cards, antennas, one year of technical support and software upgrades, and associated warranties. The procurement also includes an AMARI NW Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN) software licence to support 4G/5G and satellite-based network testing, research, development, and validation activities.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0787f1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/097194-2026
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

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

CPV Codes

32522000 - Telecommunications equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£41,612 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Oct 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
21 Sep 2026 - 11 Jan 2027 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
NPL Management Limited
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TEDDINGTON
Postcode
TW11 0LW
Postcode Area
Twickenham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Richmond upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Teddington
Westminster Constituency
Twickenham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Amarisoft

Further Information

Notice Documents

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