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title: "Universal Robot Arm and Software"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06899c"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SATELLITE APPLICATIONS CATAPULT LIMITED"
published: "2026-04-23"
---

# Universal Robot Arm and Software

Buyer: SATELLITE APPLICATIONS CATAPULT LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06899c

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## Summary

The contracting process involves SATELLITE APPLICATIONS CATAPULT LIMITED as the buying organisation, with a completed procurement for a "Universal Robot Arm and Software." The tender focuses on goods related to electrical machinery and software packages and covers the United Kingdom, particularly the UKJ1 region. Procured directly below the threshold without competition, the total contract value amounts to £56,863.20, with the contract awarded on 11 March 2026. The award was activated on 18 March 2026, and the contracting period concluded on 18 April 2026. The procurement falls under the industry category of electrical machinery and software, with legislation reference UKPGA 2023/54.

This procurement creates a significant opportunity for businesses involved in automation technologies and software systems. The Universal Robot Arm is intended to automate tasks such as machine tending and palletising, making it ideal for companies specialising in robotics and industrial engineering. With the award secured by RARUK AUTOMATION LIMITED, a small-medium enterprise, other SMEs offering innovative solutions in automation and robotics could find similar opportunities attractive for expanding their reach and capabilities in the UK market. Such contracts not only help grow business operations but also establish long-term partnerships with public undertakings engaged in cutting-edge technological applications.

## Notice

The Universal Robot Arm is designed to work alongside humans to automate tasks like machine tending, palletising, assembly, and pick-and-place.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037082-2026 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 18 Mar 2026 - 18 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £47,386 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RARUK AUTOMATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 23 Apr 2026 at 12:36 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037082-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037082-2026
  23rd April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.rarukautomation.com
- https://sa.catapult.org.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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