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BAS - Rothera - Meteor Detection Radar

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)

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13 Aug 2026 at 20:15

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Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) is buying a meteor detection radar for the British Antarctic Survey. The requirement is for the supply of radar equipment, classified under CPV 35722000, rather than construction or a broader research service. The equipment is to be delivered in the United Kingdom. UKRI, a central government public authority based in Swindon, Wiltshire, is the buying organisation. This opportunity is relevant to businesses that manufacture, distribute or integrate radar systems, particularly those with products suitable for meteor detection and scientific research applications. Suppliers whose core work is unrelated to radar equipment, or who only provide general consultancy, construction or non-technical services, are unlikely to find the requirement relevant.

The process reached tender: UKRI invited offers through an open procedure. The deadline for enquiries was 28 August 2026 at 16:00, and bids were due by 14 September 2026 at 14:00. The estimated value is £140,000 gross, for one lot. Evaluation is based on technical and quality at 60%, price at 30% and social value at 10%. The contract is scheduled to run from 26 October 2026 to 25 October 2027, with a possible additional three-month extension to 24 January 2028. An award decision was due by 1 October 2026. Bids may be submitted electronically in English.

The requirement suits radar manufacturers, specialist equipment suppliers and system integrators able to provide a meteor detection radar for a national scientific research organisation. Businesses should be prepared to demonstrate that their proposed equipment meets the technical and quality requirements, since this is the largest part of the evaluation. Suppliers with relevant radar product knowledge, technical support capability and experience delivering specialist scientific or research equipment are likely to be best placed to compete. The opportunity is explicitly identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises, so specialist SMEs may be able to bid directly rather than needing to participate only as subcontractors. Social value commitments also form part of the competition.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BAS - Rothera - Meteor Detection Radar

Notice Description

UKRI is seeking to appoint a supplier for the supply of a meteor detection radar to the British Antarctic Survey.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The Contracting Authority may extend this contract for an additional period of 3 calendar months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06e40e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077447-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

35722000 - Radar

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£140,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£140,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Aug 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
14 Sep 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Oct 2026 - 25 Oct 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON, WILTSHIRE
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Postcode Area
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
TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Further Information

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