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title: "Positioning, Orientation and Timing for Assets in Space using Global Navigation Satellite Systems-Like Signals"
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# Positioning, Orientation and Timing for Assets in Space using Global Navigation Satellite Systems-Like Signals

Buyer: SATELLITE APPLICATIONS CATAPULT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ac7bbe22-0e2a-45af-af70-d533fff95eae

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## Summary

The Satellite Applications Catapult is seeking a provider for a tender titled "Positioning, Orientation and Timing for Assets in Space using Global Navigation Satellite Systems-Like Signals". The procurement falls under the space transport services category and is located in the South East region, United Kingdom. The tender is currently in the active stage with a tender period ending on 14th August 2023 and a contract period starting from 1st September 2023 to 31st March 2024.

This opportunity is suitable for small and voluntary sector enterprises and offers a chance to engage in simulated analysis of a GNSS-like system for asset positioning in space. Businesses interested in space technology and satellite applications would be well-suited to compete for this tender, which aims to assess the effects of different frequencies, transmitter power, and separation on asset positioning. The procurement is an open procedure, providing a fair chance for various service providers with expertise in space technologies to participate and potentially secure a valuable contract with the Satellite Applications Catapult.

## Notice

The Satellite Applications Catapult is seeking a suitable provider to perform simulated analysis of a GNSS-like system for the position determination of?assets in space, as well as timing, phase and frequency transfer. Comparison to existing GNSS constellations (GPS, Galileo, etc.) is to be carried out.Analysis will also be carried out on the effects of the use of different frequencies, as well as transmitter power and separation.Simulation files created by the provider will be delivered to the Satellite Applications Catapult alongside documentation detailing the results, and instructions allowing the work to be carried forward.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17518448-e61e-488c-a41e-751887124b51 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Jul 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Aug 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| 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

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60500000 - Space transport services

## Release History

- 11 Jul 2023 at 16:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17518448-e61e-488c-a41e-751887124b51

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17518448-e61e-488c-a41e-751887124b51
  11th July 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL166741
  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

- http://www.sa.catapult.org.uk

## Provenance

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