Tender

Project Oberon

DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY

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Tender

19 Nov 2018 at 10:34

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL) is currently conducting a selective tender for "Project Oberon," aimed at assessing the feasibility of constructing a novel UK Synthetic Aperture Radar small satellite. This procurement falls within the military satellites industry category and is set in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The tender period ends on 20th December 2018, with the contract expected to commence on 2nd January 2019 and run until 31st March 2022. The total value of the project is £750,000.

This opportunity is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in research and experimental development services, specifically within the aerospace sector. Companies with expertise in spacecraft, satellite technology, and feasibility studies will find this tender particularly relevant. By engaging in this project, businesses have the potential to collaborate with a key governmental body, thereby enhancing their market visibility and fostering business growth within the innovative field of military technology.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Project Oberon

Notice Description

The overall aims of this contract (defined as "Contract A") are to assess the feasibility of building a novel UK Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) small satellite ( Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier and search for the notice with reference 'UK-Salisbury: Feasibility study.'.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2502e42c-b50f-4637-ba90-7f943b5b5147
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1462568c-fa5c-4a17-b11c-959fd936920f
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

34712000 - Spacecraft, satellites and launch vehicles

34712200 - Satellites

35631000 - Military satellites

73100000 - Research and experimental development services

79314000 - Feasibility study

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Nov 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Dec 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Jan 2019 - 31 Mar 2022 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SALISBURY
Postcode
SP4 0JQ
Post Town
Salisbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley
Westminster Constituency
Salisbury

Further Information

Notice Documents

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