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GB-Stockbridge: UKRI-3547 Supply of a X-band Cassegrain Feed Tower & Frequency Selective Sub-Reflector for Chilbolton Observatory

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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15 Feb 2024 at 12:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research & Innovation has awarded a contract for the supply of a X-band Cassegrain Feed Tower & Frequency Selective Sub-Reflector for Chilbolton Observatory to KTF Services LLC. The contract value is 588,333 GBP. The procurement stage was an award, with the tender period ending on 2nd February 2024 and the contract period starting on 5th February 2024 and ending on 4th February 2025. The procurement falls under the industry category of "Parts of radio and radar equipment" in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in radio and radar equipment to expand their operations. The contract awarded to KTF Services LLC by UK Research & Innovation involves supplying a X-band Cassegrain Feed Tower & Frequency Selective Sub-Reflector. Businesses experienced in providing such technical equipment and carrying out installation and alignment services would be well-suited to compete. As the contract period spans a year, successful bidders can establish a long-term relationship with UK Research & Innovation, potentially leading to further business opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Stockbridge: UKRI-3547 Supply of a X-band Cassegrain Feed Tower & Frequency Selective Sub-Reflector for Chilbolton Observatory

Notice Description

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 and has for many years been used with an S-band radar fed from the prime focus point. The main feed is undergoing an upgrade to implement monopulse tracking. At the same time the observatory would like to add a wide band X-band radar to the antenna for simultaneous operation with the S-band radar. The intention is to use the S-band radar for tracking and ranging of satellites while the wide bandwidth X-band radar is used for imaging. The antenna was commissioned in 1967 and there are no CAD drawings for the structure. Contractors may wish to visit the site to conduct a survey of the structure and check mounting points, access to the backing structure etc that will become important in the design, installation and alignment of the feed tower and the sub-reflector. It is not thought possible to integrate an X-band feed with the S-band monopulse feed at prime focus. The solution proposed is one used in satellite communications ground stations of having the S-band feed at the prime focus of the reflector and the X-band feed in a tower mounted in the centre of the dish forming a cassegrain arrangement with a frequency selective sub reflector.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c907edfa-356d-42e6-8c55-7ab043353e1d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb68869f-17f4-4c13-9355-738fa4df4b0c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£588,333 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£588,333 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Feb 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Feb 20242 years ago
Contract Period
5 Feb 2024 - 4 Feb 2025 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORD
Postcode
OX11 0QX
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Vale of White Horse
Electoral Ward
Blewbury & Harwell
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KTF SERVICES

Further Information

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