---
title: "Satellite Ground Station"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c4ec"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SATELLITE APPLICATIONS CATAPULT LIMITED"
published: "2026-07-07"
---

# Satellite Ground Station

Buyer: SATELLITE APPLICATIONS CATAPULT LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c4ec

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## Summary

Satellite Applications Catapult Limited, based in Didcot, United Kingdom, procured a Satellite Ground Station as part of their completed tender process. The procurement, focusing on a crucial component that connects ships to the internet through satellite antennas, falls under the 'goods' industry category. The procurement stage is at the award phase, having been completed and marked as active on 7th July 2026, with a contract period from 5th June to 20th July 2026. This limited competition procurement was below the threshold, highlighting its specific and somewhat exclusive nature.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacturing and provision of satellite equipment, especially those skilled in creating resilient and reliable satellite antennas capable of withstanding harsh weather conditions at sea. Large-scale businesses with robust capabilities in supplying these goods, such as ATEX Global Limited, which has been awarded the contract, are ideally suited to compete in such niche and specialised procurement processes. Engaging in these opportunities can drive growth through partnerships with public entities, allowing businesses to expand their market presence within public sector projects.

## Notice

Satellite antenna that connects ships to the internet. It easily tracks fast-moving satellites across space and stays locked onto the signal, even during harsh ocean waves and rough weather.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063526-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 4 Jun 2026 - 20 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £55,741 |

## 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 | ATEX GLOBAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

### Codes

- 32324310 - Satellite antennas

## Release History

- 7 Jul 2026 at 09:56 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063526-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063526-2026
  7th July 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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