Tender

UKRI-3355 S-Band Monopulse Feed

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research and Innovation organization has issued a tender titled "UKRI-3355 S-Band Monopulse Feed" in the industry category "Parts of radio and radar equipment". The procurement stage is currently "open" with a tender period ending on 8th November 2023. The contract period is set to start on 27th November 2023 and end on 26th November 2024. The total contract value is £160,000, and the procurement method is an open procedure. The tender is aimed at fitting a monopulse tracking feed system into the feed changer system at the Chilbolton Observatory in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender provides opportunities for small or medium enterprises (SMEs) interested in supplying goods related to radio and radar equipment. Businesses specialising in radio equipment manufacturing, radar technology, or antenna systems would be well-suited to compete. The Chilbolton Observatory project requires a specialised S-Band Monopulse Feed system, presenting a niche market opportunity for companies proficient in high pulse power transmitter technology and satellite tracking systems. Potential tenderers should align their proposals with the technical specifications outlined by the buying organisation to enhance their chances of securing this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-3355 S-Band Monopulse Feed

Notice Description

Text to be corrected in the original notice: Place of text to be modified: Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate Instead of: 08 November 2023 Time: 14:00 Read New: 30 November 2023 Time: 10:00 Place of text to be modified: Conditions for opening of tenders Instead of: 08 November 2023 Time: 14:00 Read New: 30 November 2023 Time: 10:00 Other additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. The Chilbolton observatory operates a 25m diameter, prime focus, parabolic reflector antenna with an F/d ratio of 0.36. The antenna was commissioned in 1967. The 25m antenna has a computer controlled 3-axis feed changer system mounted at focus that is used to swap between four feeds and position them accurately at the focal point. The monopulse feed must fit within the feed changer. Ideally in a single bay but it may be possible to use two bays if the feed will not fit in a single bay. The Chilbolton Observatory staff wish to fit a monopulse tracking feed system into the feed changer system for satellite tracking using a high pulse power TWT based S-band transmitter.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c6f6f156-c7a1-4329-95c9-0a4fccea5cd7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/053ba644-009b-444c-a428-d9dacf89d425
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

32352100 - Parts of radio and radar equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
21 Dec 2023 - 20 Dec 2024 1-2 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
UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 2FL
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Further Information

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