---
title: "Motion Platform"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068b08"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SATELLITE APPLICATIONS CATAPULT LIMITED"
published: "2026-04-24"
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# Motion Platform

Buyer: SATELLITE APPLICATIONS CATAPULT LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068b08

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## Summary

The procurement process for a "Motion Platform" has been concluded by Satellite Applications Catapult Limited, based in Didcot, United Kingdom. This contract belongs to the services category, specifically for installation services of equipment for measuring, checking, testing, and navigating. The project is aimed at developing a motion platform capable of mimicking ship-deck movements for testing UAV landings and systems. The contract was awarded to Virtual Reality eXperience SL from Spain, with the contract period starting on 1st April 2026 and ending on 30th September 2026. The procurement method utilised was a limited competition, targeting solutions below the financial threshold, and the process was completed under the legal framework of UKPGA 2023/54, with the contract notification published on 24th April 2026. The procurement stage is at the award and contract phase, showcasing active involvement from both parties.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in virtual reality and motion platforms, particularly those offering innovative solutions for UAV system testing. Companies with expertise in equipment installation services, testing technologies, and navigation systems can benefit by proposing competitive solutions for similar projects. As Satellite Applications Catapult Limited is a public undertaking focused on driving technological advancements, businesses operating within the technology sector, particularly SMEs, are well-suited to compete in future tenders. With a focus on niche requirements and industry-specific expertise, suppliers can establish relationships within the technological advancement domain in Europe and the UK.

## Notice

Motion platform capable of replicating ship-deck motions for UAV landing and systems testing.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037754-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £84,733 |

## 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 | VIRTUAL REALITY EXPERIENCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 51 - Installation services (except software)

### Codes

- 51200000 - Installation services of equipment for measuring, checking, testing and navigating

## Release History

- 24 Apr 2026 at 15:39 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037754-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037754-2026
  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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