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title: "Satellite Channel Emulator for the Satellite Applications Catapult Disruptive Innovation for Space Centre (DISC)"
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# Satellite Channel Emulator for the Satellite Applications Catapult Disruptive Innovation for Space Centre (DISC)

Buyer: SATELLITE APPLICATIONS CATAPULT LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c870124b-3be7-4370-b04c-2e417a60d255

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Satellite Applications Catapult Limited, seeking to procure a Satellite Channel Emulator as part of the Disruptive Innovation for Space Centre (DISC) project. This tender is classified under the industry category of miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments (CPV code 38900000) and is currently in the Tender stage. The tender was published on 22nd February 2018, with a submission deadline of 9th March 2018. The total contract value is set at £170,000, starting from 14th March 2018 and running until 14th March 2021, with delivery expected at the Didcot location, postcode OX11 0QR. The procurement method selected is an open procedure, aimed at inviting a broad range of suppliers.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in goods related to radio propagation and testing equipment. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, given the buyer's encouragement of SME participation. Businesses that can offer innovative testing solutions or emulation technology in the aerospace or telecommunications sectors may find this tender aligns well with their services and capabilities, providing a valuable chance to establish or expand their presence in the space innovation sector.

## Notice

Radio Propagation channel emulator as detailed within the attached request documentation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58c78981-2aa3-42ee-bfe6-1e9050cdc50e |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Mar 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 14 Mar 2018 - 14 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £170,000 |
| 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 LIMITED |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38900000 - Miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments

## Release History

- 22 Feb 2018 at 15:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58c78981-2aa3-42ee-bfe6-1e9050cdc50e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58c78981-2aa3-42ee-bfe6-1e9050cdc50e
  22nd February 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a066ce74-c138-4c9d-9f0f-bf3b0a853dc4
  Request for quotation document
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/af3fe0fa-3999-465d-9f8d-a823fc0cbf1a
  Terms & Conditions of Purchase

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