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PS25275 - Radar Feasibility Study (Southern Hemisphere Radar for UK SST/SDA) UKSAC25_0096

UK Shared Business Services Limited

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27 Jul 2026 at 15:35

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05 Jan 2026 at 15:25

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Summary of the contracting process

UK SBS procured a radar feasibility study for the UK Space Agency, focused on a Southern Hemisphere radar supporting UK space situational awareness and space domain awareness. This is a research and development and related consultancy services requirement, rather than the supply or construction of a radar system. The work concerns the assessment of feasibility and the technical understanding needed to support future radar capability. Delivery coverage spans the United Kingdom, Europe, the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man, British Overseas Territories and the rest of the world. UK SBS is the named buying organisation, acting for the UK Space Agency. The procurement is classed as services and is relevant to organisations working in radar studies, space systems, geospatial services, scientific research or specialist technical consultancy.

The procurement is complete and was awarded to Raytheon Systems Limited. The award date was 17 December 2025, with the outcome published on 5 January 2026. The awarded value is £462,583.75, while the earlier estimated procurement value was £415,584.75; these are separate figures and should not be treated as interchangeable. The contract runs from 22 January 2026 to 22 July 2026. UK SBS used a selective procedure through a call-off from the Space Enabled and Geospatial Services dynamic purchasing system, CCS RM6235. The tender submission deadline was 28 November 2025 at 11:00 UTC. This was an award notice rather than a call for competition, so it does not represent an opportunity to submit a bid for this contract.

For suppliers that did not win, this award identifies a defined UK Space Agency requirement for specialist radar feasibility work delivered through the Space Enabled and Geospatial Services dynamic purchasing system. Credible future competitors would need a demonstrable ability to assess radar capability in the Southern Hemisphere and relate that work to UK space situational awareness and space domain awareness objectives. Relevant strengths include radar engineering and analysis, space systems knowledge, geospatial services, research and development, and the production of technically robust feasibility advice for a public-sector client. The procurement was marked as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises, so an SME with the required specialist expertise could compete directly or contribute as a delivery partner. Familiarity with dynamic purchasing system call-offs would also be commercially useful.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PS25275 - Radar Feasibility Study (Southern Hemisphere Radar for UK SST/SDA) UKSAC25_0096

Notice Description

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following CCS RM6235 Space Enabled and Geospatial Services DPS. Brief Description of Requirement UK Space Agency (UKSA) is seeking a supplier for a Radar Feasibility Study.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f57a8231-875b-4dc3-b955-19c2827366aa
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98c5b668-bcd6-4b72-b64c-c0327384677a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£415,584 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£462,583 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Dec 20258 months ago
Contract Period
22 Jan 2026 - 22 Jul 2026 6-12 months
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 Shared Business Services Limited
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
Postcode Area
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Raytheon Systems Limited

Further Information

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