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title: "Comms on the move Electronic Steerable Antenna Test (CESAT) - Compact Antenna Test Range (CATR)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-037670"
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buyer: "SATELLITE APPLICATIONS CATAPULT"
published: "2022-12-14"
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# Comms on the move Electronic Steerable Antenna Test (CESAT) - Compact Antenna Test Range (CATR)

Buyer: SATELLITE APPLICATIONS CATAPULT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-037670

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## Summary

The Satellite Applications Catapult is planning a public procurement process for the creation of a unique antenna test facility to evaluate Satellite comms terminals on the move. The procurement is for a Large Compact Antenna Test Range (CATR) supporting tests on Satellite mobile phased-array antennas and terminals. The procurement method is a selective competitive procedure with negotiation. Key dates include a future notice date of 1st November 2022 and a tender end date of 1st December 2022.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in the Satellite-related communications equipment industry to compete for supplying components for the CATR. Companies specialising in anechoic chambers, satellite antennas, and RF components would find this tender well-suited for their expertise. The Satellite Applications Catapult is actively seeking suppliers who can ensure delivery of necessary components by March 1, 2023, making this an ideal opportunity for businesses looking to grow through public procurement contracts.

## 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.

### Lot Information

Physical Chamber structure and absorber

The CATR will form the basis and be used to support the test and performance measurements of satellite mobile phased-array antennas and terminals, in dynamic scenarios, where both the satellite and user are in motion and operating in the L S, C, X band Ku and Ka frequency bands (1 Ghz - 32 GHz). Required components are outlined in the supporting documentation. The proposed system while is made up of a baseline CATR, the final system will make use of robotic arms to provide the movement of a novel phased array to replicate a LEO satellite in orbital motion, a fixed positioner that has capability to replicate movement relative to a vehicle, ship or aircraft. Where the device under test is being exercised in an emulated RF environment and the performance of such a DUT can be characterised. This will include thermal transitions to emulate the true operating environment the terminal would endure. This procurement is for a new CATR only.

Renewal: +1 +1 years

Positions and robotic arm and relevant software

The CATR will form the basis and be used to support the test and performance measurements of satellite mobile phased-array antennas and terminals, in dynamic scenarios, where both the satellite and user are in motion and operating in the L S, C, X band Ku and Ka frequency bands (1 Ghz - 32 GHz). Required components are outlined in the document "RFP-FY-23-20 PIN Supporting Document". The proposed system while is made up of a baseline CATR, the final system will make use of robotic arms to provide the movement of a novel phased array to replicate a LEO satellite in orbital motion, a fixed positioner that has capability to replicate movement relative to a vehicle, ship or aircraft. Where the device under test is being exercised in an emulated RF environment and the performance of such a DUT can be characterised. This will include thermal transitions to emulate the true operating environment the terminal would endure. Additional information: We are requesting that any potential suppliers email us at procurement@sa.catapult.org.uk using the subject line "RFP-FY-23-20 PIN Response", making us aware of their ability to deliver some or all of the componentry required and outlined in this PIN. Please outline lead times, with the understanding that the Catapult requires availability for delivery to be made no later than 01/03/2023.

Test equipment

The CATR will form the basis and be used to support the test and performance measurements of satellite mobile phased-array antennas and terminals, in dynamic scenarios, where both the satellite and user are in motion and operating in the L S, C, X band Ku and Ka frequency bands (1 Ghz - 32 GHz). Required components are outlined in the document "RFP-FY-23-20 PIN Supporting Document". The proposed system while is made up of a baseline CATR, the final system will make use of robotic arms to provide the movement of a novel phased array to replicate a LEO satellite in orbital motion, a fixed positioner that has capability to replicate movement relative to a vehicle, ship or aircraft. Where the device under test is being exercised in an emulated RF environment and the performance of such a DUT can be characterised. This will include thermal transitions to emulate the true operating environment the terminal would endure. Additional information: We are requesting that any potential suppliers email us at procurement@sa.catapult.org.uk using the subject line "RFP-FY-23-20 PIN Response", making us aware of their ability to deliver some or all of the componentry required and outlined in this PIN. Please outline lead times, with the understanding that the Catapult requires availability for delivery to be made no later than 01/03/2023.

RF Components

The CATR will form the basis and be used to support the test and performance measurements of satellite mobile phased-array antennas and terminals, in dynamic scenarios, where both the satellite and user are in motion and operating in the L S, C, X band Ku and Ka frequency bands (1 Ghz - 32 GHz). Required components are outlined in the document "RFP-FY-23-20 PIN Supporting Document". The proposed system while is made up of a baseline CATR, the final system will make use of robotic arms to provide the movement of a novel phased array to replicate a LEO satellite in orbital motion, a fixed positioner that has capability to replicate movement relative to a vehicle, ship or aircraft. Where the device under test is being exercised in an emulated RF environment and the performance of such a DUT can be characterised. This will include thermal transitions to emulate the true operating environment the terminal would endure. Additional information: We are requesting that any potential suppliers email us at procurement@sa.catapult.org.uk using the subject line "RFP-FY-23-20 PIN Response", making us aware of their ability to deliver some or all of the componentry required and outlined in this PIN. Please outline lead times, with the understanding that the Catapult requires availability for delivery to be made no later than 01/03/2023.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035378-2022 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Dec 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Dec 2022 |
| Future notice date | 1 Nov 2022 |
| Award date | 14 Dec 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | Cancelled |
| Lots status | Cancelled, Planned |
| Awards status | Unsuccessful |
| 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 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire, TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 32324310 - Satellite antennas
- 32530000 - Satellite-related communications equipment
- 42992200 - Anechoic chamber

## Release History

- 14 Dec 2022 at 13:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035378-2022
- 29 Nov 2022 at 11:05 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033754-2022
- 1 Nov 2022 at 17:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030886-2022
- 17 Oct 2022 at 15:09 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029217-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://mytenders.co.uk
- https://sa.catapult.org.uk/
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/public-procurement-review-service-scope-and-remit
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA42845

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