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title: "Testing Equipment and Software"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068aff"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SATELLITE APPLICATIONS CATAPULT LIMITED"
published: "2026-04-24"
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# Testing Equipment and Software

Buyer: SATELLITE APPLICATIONS CATAPULT LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068aff

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## Summary

The procurement process for "Testing Equipment and Software" has been conducted by Satellite Applications Catapult Limited, a public undertaking located in Didcot, United Kingdom. This process involves a record & replay simulator aimed at offering a cost-effective solution for Position, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) testing and validation within the research, testing and scientific technical simulator industry. The procurement method utilised was 'limited,' reflecting a below-threshold limited competition. This project followed through to the award stage, with the contract signed on 17th March 2026, and covers a delivery period from 20th March 2026 to 1st April 2026. The procurement falls under the 'goods' category and has been awarded to Sampson Technology Ltd, operating in Milton Keynes, UK.

This tender provides growth opportunities for firms engaged in the development and supply of testing equipment and software, particularly those specialising in program testing software packages. Businesses that focus on hardware and software solutions for technical simulations and validation processes are particularly well-suited to compete for such contracts. As Satellite Applications Catapult Limited acts as the buyer, companies that can offer advanced technological solutions in this domain will find valuable business opportunities through participating in this and similar tenders. The limited competition model could be advantageous for small to medium-sized enterprises keen on delivering niche products.

## Notice

Record & Replay simulator, providing an easy-to-use and cost-effective solution for PNT testing and validation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037738-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 20 Mar 2026 - 1 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £28,002 |

## 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 | SAMPSON TECHNOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 38970000 - Research, testing and scientific technical simulator
- 48986000 - Program testing software package

## Release History

- 24 Apr 2026 at 15:18 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037738-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037738-2026
  24th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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