---
title: "Market Engagement for a GNSS Simulator"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d699"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "ORDNANCE SURVEY LIMITED"
published: "2026-07-29"
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# Market Engagement for a GNSS Simulator

Buyer: ORDNANCE SURVEY LIMITED  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d699

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## Summary

Ordnance Survey Limited, based in Southampton, United Kingdom, is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for a GNSS Simulator. This public procurement, initiated under the UK Public General Acts 2023/54, is categorised within the industry sectors of simulators and research, testing, and scientific technical equipment. The process, detailed in the market engagement notice published on 29th July 2026, involves a preliminary engagement inviting GNSS simulator manufacturers to demonstrate their systems. This will assist in finalising the simulator's specification. Interested parties and potential suppliers have until 10th September 2026 to participate in this engagement. The actual contracting period is anticipated to commence on 1st February 2027 and conclude by 31st January 2028.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the development or supply of GNSS simulators, aircraft or spacecraft equipment, and related industry-specific software packages. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in particular, can benefit given the suitability consideration for such organisations. By participating in this market engagement, businesses have the potential to strengthen their presence in the public sector technology market and establish long-term partnerships with Ordnance Survey, aiding in their growth and expansion efforts. The process not only invites technology-oriented firms but also encourages innovation and collaboration in developing cutting-edge simulation solutions.

## Notice

Ordnance Survey (OS) runs a GB wide network of GNSS reference stations. To help finalise the specification for the new simulator, OS is inviting GNSS simulator manufacturers to loan or provide a demonstration of their systems so that a clear set of requirements can be developed.

### Planning Information

Ordnance Survey (OS) runs a GB wide network of GNSS reference stations. To help finalise the specification for the new simulator, OS is inviting GNSS simulator manufacturers to loan or provide a demonstration of their systems so that a clear set of requirements can be developed.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071758-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Dec 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2027 - 31 Jan 2028 |
| 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 | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ORDNANCE SURVEY LIMITED |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO16 0AS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire |
| Local authority | Test Valley |
| Electoral ward | Chilworth, Nursling & Rownhams |
| Westminster constituency | Romsey and Southampton North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 34150000 - Simulators
- 34740000 - Aircraft or spacecraft equipment, trainers, simulators and associated parts
- 34741400 - Flight simulators
- 38970000 - Research, testing and scientific technical simulator
- 44316400 - Hardware
- 48100000 - Industry specific software package

## Release History

- 29 Jul 2026 at 13:30 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071758-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071758-2026
  29th July 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.os.co.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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