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eLoran Antenna and Receiver systems

DEPARTMENT FOR SCIENCE, INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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26 Nov 2025 at 10:08

Award

31 Oct 2025 at 11:29

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30 Oct 2025 at 16:38

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Science, Innovation & Technology recently completed the procurement process for the eLoran Antenna and Receiver systems, with Roke Manor Research as the awarded supplier. This contracting process pertains to the goods industry category, specifically navigation equipment, and is located in the United Kingdom. Managed through a direct award method, the contracts focus on procuring Integrated miniature eLORAN GNSS Receivers and Antennas, which Roke Manor Research holds exclusive intellectual property rights for. The process was governed by UK legislation 2023/54, with the contract officially signed on 12th November 2025 and set to become active from 13th November 2025, extending until 31st May 2026. The contract has a gross value of £960,000.

This procurement showcases potential business growth opportunities, particularly for companies involved in the manufacturing and supply of advanced navigation technologies. Businesses with a focus on high-tech equipment that exhibit unique features such as miniaturisation and performance optimisation may find opportunities in similar tenders. As Roke Manor Research holds proprietary intellectual property in this domain, other entities looking to compete in upcoming public tenders can benefit by focusing on innovation and securing niche technological advantages in the navigation equipment sector. Understanding the exclusive requirements and leveraging unique capabilities can significantly enhance a company's competitiveness in such specialised fields.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

eLoran Antenna and Receiver systems

Notice Description

Procurement of Integrated miniature eLORAN GNSS Receiver and Antenna. Roke Manor Research hold the IP for the multi-GNSS / eLORAN receiver and antenna that is required by the programme. This equipment was developed through the UK-European Space Agency Navigation Innovation Support Programme to specific UK specification for miniaturization, noise reduction and assurance

Procurement Information

Roke is the only UK manufacturer of eLORAN receivers and owns the IP for eLoran-GNSS Receivers. They developed the IP for this particular miniature eLoran receiver and antenna under the Navigation Innovation Support Programme (NAVISP) which is ESA funding specifically intended to allow UK companies to develop products and retain IP

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d76d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077103-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34933000 - Navigation equipment

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Nov 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Oct 20251 months ago
Contract Period
13 Nov 2025 - 31 May 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR SCIENCE, INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
sigcommercialapprovals@dsit.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2EG
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ROKE MANOR RESEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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