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Replacement Secondary Submarine Radar and Support

Defence Equipment and Support

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

13 Oct 2025 at 09:04

UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Tender

07 Jul 2025 at 15:24

UK4 - Tender Notice
PlanningUpdate

30 Jun 2025 at 09:53

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

06 Jun 2025 at 15:39

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Replacement Secondary Submarine Radar and Support" is spearheaded by Defence Equipment and Support, a central government entity based in Bristol, United Kingdom. This procurement is structured as a competitive flexible procedure targeting the radar industry with an emphasis on works, specifically radar and radar station construction work. The procurement went through several stages including planning, tender, and then cancellation in October 2025. Although initially active, the tender was ultimately cancelled as of 13th October 2025, due to a review to consider the procurement's scope and timeline. The tender was originally estimated to require a five-year commitment with an anticipated start in October 2025.

This tender presented a potential opportunity for growth for businesses capable of delivering innovative radar solutions that meet stringent environmental requirements, including electromagnetic compatibility and toxicity controls. The project initially intended to replace portable radars on Royal Navy submarines, creating a niche for manufacturers and technical service providers in the defence sector. Companies with a demonstrated ability to provide cutting-edge radar technology while ensuring compliance with rigorous technical and safety standards would have been well-suited to compete for this contract. The selective procurement method suggests that businesses skilled in navigating complex regulatory environments would be advantageous candidates in future similar opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Replacement Secondary Submarine Radar and Support

Notice Description

The current SSR is a portable Commercial OFF The Shelf (COTS) radar that is deployed when the submarine has surfaced, carried to the bridge fin by the crew, clamped to the boat structure, plugged into a vessel power socket and operated. The SSR operates as a second radar or as a backup, should the primary radar fail. It is used to detect the whereabouts of other surface objects and coastlines and is of particular importance when the vessel is approaching or leaving harbour, or in busy shipping areas. The SSR equipment is stored within the submarine when not in use and deployed to the bridge fin when surfaced through a bespoke carriage solution. Currently, this is a bag and pulley system for the carriage and modified COTS mounts for attachment of the radome and display to the vessel mast/structure respectively. The current and previous SSR solutions were subject to high failure rates. The requirement is the delivery of a more innovative solution that addresses availability issues and aligns better with platform environmental requirements, including electromagnetic compatibility and toxicity. The capability is required for a period of 5 years (estimated) - this is anticipated as a timescale of 6-months for replacement from contract award / commencement of contract, followed by 4.5 years of support.

Planning Information

Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) event will take place via Microsoft Teams on Monday 16th June 2025 at 1000. Register interests with contracting authority's point of contact for invites to the PME event to be sent to interested parties

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0544ad
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064551-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

35722000 - Radar

45223400 - Radar station construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Oct 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
25 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Oct 2025 - 12 Oct 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Cancelled
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Defence Equipment and Support
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8JH
Postcode Area
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Further Information

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