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

UK SBS

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05 Jan 2026 at 15:25

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by UK Shared Business Services (UK SBS) involves an award notice for a Radar Feasibility Study in the southern hemisphere, relating to the UK's Space Situational Awareness project (UKSAC25_0096). This project falls under the services category, specifically research and development services, with an emphasis on space-enabled and geospatial services. The original tender, now concluded and awarded, utilised a selective procurement method through a dynamic purchasing system. The procurement process reached the award stage with a contract start date of 22 January 2026, ending on 22 July 2026. The geographic service scope includes British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the research and consultancy sectors, especially those specialising in radar technology and space-related services. Raytheon Systems Limited, a large-scale enterprise specialising in technology and innovation, has been awarded the contract valued at £415,584.75. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) not currently involved can benefit future tenders through similar dynamic purchasing systems. This opportunity underlines the importance of being part of frameworks like the CCS RM6235, offering enhanced market access and collaboration potential with government projects in the growing field of space technology.

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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.

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
£416,666 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£415,584 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Dec 20252 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK SBS
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
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RAYTHEON SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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