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title: "Comms on the move Electronic Steerable Antenna Test (CESAT) - Compact Antenna Test Range (CATR)"
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# Comms on the move Electronic Steerable Antenna Test (CESAT) - Compact Antenna Test Range (CATR)

Buyer: SATELLITE APPLICATIONS CATAPULT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a9b4f1a4-36e1-4f39-943b-32d656a53793

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## Summary

The Satellite Applications Catapult has initiated a tender process for the procurement of a Large Compact Antenna Test Range (CATR) to undertake tests on Satellite comms terminals on the move. This opportunity is part of the Catapult's unique undertaking to test and verify Comms on The Move (CotM) terminals connecting to Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite constellations. The procurement method being used is a selective negotiated procedure with a tender deadline set for December 1, 2022. The contract period is scheduled to start on January 3, 2023, and end on January 2, 2026. The location for delivery is in the South East region of the United Kingdom, suited for businesses dealing with satellite-related communications equipment.

This tender by the Satellite Applications Catapult presents opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations. Businesses in the goods sector interested in providing equipment and services related to satellite communications technology should consider participating in this opportunity. The procurement stage is currently in progress, allowing suitable businesses to engage and potentially secure contracts that can contribute to their growth and market presence in the industry category of satellite-related communications equipment.

## Notice

The Catapult wishes to create a unique antenna test facility to undertake performance and verification tests on Satellite comms terminals on the move. The Catapult wishes to procure a Large Compact Antenna Test Range (CATR) to satisfy a baseline capability on a novel and unique undertaking to test and verify Comms on The Move (CotM) terminals that connect to Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite constellations.For all information, please see supporting documents.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/815d42a9-cb6c-4ece-9276-fef5d125a612 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Nov 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Dec 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 3 Jan 2023 - 2 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SATELLITE APPLICATIONS CATAPULT |
| Locality | DIDCOT |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX11 0QR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Vale of White Horse |
| Electoral ward | Hendreds |
| Westminster constituency | Didcot and Wantage |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32530000 - Satellite-related communications equipment

## Release History

- 1 Nov 2022 at 17:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/815d42a9-cb6c-4ece-9276-fef5d125a612

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/815d42a9-cb6c-4ece-9276-fef5d125a612
  1st November 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV165416
  NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided.

## Notice URLs

- https://sa.catapult.org.uk/

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