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eLoran Antenna and Receiver systems

DEPARTMENT FOR SCIENCE, INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY

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Award

31 Oct 2025 at 11:29

Award

30 Oct 2025 at 16:38

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Science, Innovation & Technology has completed a procurement process for eLoran Antenna and Receiver systems, with the title "eLoran GNSS Receiver and Antenna". This tender involves the procurement of sophisticated navigation equipment, specifically designed to meet UK specifications for miniaturisation and noise reduction. The contract has been awarded to Roke Manor Research, based in Romsey, which holds the intellectual property rights for the multi-GNSS/eLORAN technology. The procurement was executed through a direct award method, initiated on 31st October 2025, with an award notice issued on the same day. The contract period is scheduled to start on 13th November 2025 and end on 31st May 2026, serving locations across the United Kingdom.

This tender presents valuable growth opportunities for businesses involved in advanced navigation and communication systems. Companies specialising in GNSS technology, antenna design, and satellite-supported navigation would find this project particularly pertinent, especially those with proprietary technologies or established partnerships with government entities. The procurement method underscores a keen interest in unique solutions, making it lucrative for innovators holding exclusive rights or distinct capabilities in the navigation sector to compete and collaborate in future projects.

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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

The proposed Roke receiver/antenna prototype has been tested and confirmed the receiver, in the offered configuration is both unique in size and performance and not commercially available through any other manufacturer.

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/070027-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Oct 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Oct 20251 weeks 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
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR SCIENCE, INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercialexcellence@ics.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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