Planning

702802451 - Radome Replacement RFI

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Planning

02 Mar 2022 at 12:15

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

02 Mar 2022 at 12:13

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

02 Mar 2022 at 12:12

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

26 Jan 2022 at 10:48

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is currently in the planning stage of the procurement process for a project titled "702802451 - Radome Replacement RFI". This initiative is classified under the Air defence radar industry category and aims to gather market information regarding Radome solutions for static-site Air Surveillance Defence Radar installations. Key milestones in this process include an engagement end date set for 18 March 2022. The procurement method is described as a tender, and the project is located in Henlow, England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the development, supply, and installation of Radome structures, particularly those equipped to handle demanding environmental conditions and those familiar with the specified frequency range of 1.0GHz to 4.0GHz. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in advanced materials and engineering solutions for defence applications would be ideally positioned to compete, especially if they can provide insights into cost-effective technologies, maintenance requirements, and installation procedures relevant to the harshest environments.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

702802451 - Radome Replacement RFI

Notice Description

Description The Authority is seeking market information regarding Radome solutions for static-site Air Surveillance Defence Radar installations. The Authority operates many permanent Defence Radar assets in the UK and overseas, and therefore, is keen to ensure its knowledge of the respective Radome market is current. Information Requested Information is requested which provides insight into the technologies and solutions available for Radomes used to protect static-site Air Surveillance Defence Radar installations operating in the 1.0GHz to 4.0GHz frequency range. Respondents are invited to provide information and/or views on the subject, including, for example: a) Potential technologies/solutions currently available for the provision of large static-site Radome structures intended for Air Surveillance Defence, or similar, Radar applications. Their key attributes, advantages, disadvantages, and trade-offs. b) Thinking on the optimum technologies/solutions for large Radomes (e.g. equator diameters up to ~20m and internal heights up to ~15m). c) Thinking on the optimum technologies/solutions for permanent use in the harshest global environmental conditions, for example, the ability to handle: i. wind speeds of up to 200mph ii. external temperatures of -40C to +50C iii. high rainfall, with rates up to 150mm/hr iv. hail balls of 3 1/2 inches (90 mm) at 150 mph v. high snowfall and ice loading conditions vi. all year strong UV exposure d) Expected Radome service-life (years) under such conditions for the various technologies/solutions. e) Anticipated maintenance requirements and mandatory in-service support tasks under such conditions. f) Typical installation procedures, timescales and dependencies. Considerations for sequencing the installation of Radars vs Radomes. Critical plant/machinery requirements, underlying infrastructure pre-requisites and any additional considerations associated with installing in very harsh environments. g) Indicative budgetary price ranges for the various Radome technologies/solutions, assuming ranges of: i) up to PS0.5M, ii) PS0.5M to 1M, iii) PS1M to 2M, iv) above PS2M. h) Your appetite for delivering both the supply/installation of Radome products and, ongoing in-service support/maintenance. i) Typical product availability and manufacturing lead times (including, if applicable, any supply-chain constraints/resilience considerations). Additional information would also be appreciated, regarding: a) Environmental impact considerations such as, carbon footprint, supply chains, manufacturing, materials disposal at end of life, and so on. b) Typical shipping and goods handling practices, including licence/export considerations. c) The extent of global use for the various Radome technologies/solutions and their associated operational applications/use cases. d) Future technology trends in the near and longer (5 year +) term. e) Any other factors that are considered relevant.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5b526559-8f5c-47e7-94d7-914815a4f1f2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65071558-1ef8-425f-8a14-55af51595a76
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

35723000 - Air defence radar

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
18 Mar 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Buyer Location

Locality
HENLOW
Postcode
SG16 6DN
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH25 Central Bedfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Central Bedfordshire
Electoral Ward
Clifton, Henlow & Langford
Westminster Constituency
Hitchin

Further Information

Notice Documents

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