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UKRI-5557 ISAR Software Development

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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15 Dec 2025 at 13:45

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contract titled "UKRI-5557 ISAR Software Development" has been awarded by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority located in Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom. The contract involves developing and optimising processing algorithms for radar systems to provide imaging of satellites in low Earth orbit. Awarded through a direct procurement method, the contract is in its award stage as of December 2025. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 6 January 2026 and conclude on 31 October 2026. With UKRI acting as the buyer, the supplier tasked with executing this contract is the University of Birmingham Enterprise Ltd based in Birmingham, within the field of software programming and consultancy services.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software development and radar technology, particularly those with expertise in imaging radars and algorithm optimisation. Given the advanced technological requirements, the tender is especially suitable for SMEs that can demonstrate technical capabilities and innovation within the specified industry category. Such businesses have an opportunity to align with UKRI's strategic goals and benefit from collaboration with a reputable research organisation. The project's technical scope and substantial contract value suggest a robust potential for business growth and sectoral advancement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-5557 ISAR Software Development

Notice Description

Inverse Synthetic Aperture Radar (ISAR) for imaging of satellites in low Earth orbit.

Procurement Information

The services required are to develop and optimise the processing algorithms for our radar. This requires working with existing imaging radars and development of the processing algorithms of our radar systems.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f5be
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082910-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£168,726 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
6 Jan 2026 - 31 Oct 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
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
stfcprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON, WILTSHIRE
Postcode
SN2 1FL
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

UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM ENTERPRISE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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