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title: "Phase 1: Deep Space Radar (DSR) Study and Demonstration Programme"
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# Phase 1: Deep Space Radar (DSR) Study and Demonstration Programme

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-19d5e171-1dc6-428d-972e-24da2b9b2ca6

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory initiated a tender for the "Phase 1: Deep Space Radar (DSR) Study and Demonstration Programme" in the research and development services category. The procurement method was selective, calling off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 10th August 2022, with a contract period from 9th September 2022 to 29th September 2023. The buying organization is located in Salisbury, South West, United Kingdom.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for entities capable of providing research and development services tailored to deep space radar technology. SMEs with expertise in radar technology and deep space exploration are well-suited to compete. The contract, awarded to BAE SYSTEMS (FARNBOROUGH 3) LIMITED, offers significant value and long-term engagement potential in advancing UK's capabilities in monitoring satellites in deep space orbits.

## Notice

1.1. In order to support and enhance UK capability to identify, track and characterise satellites in deep space orbits (e.g. Geostationary Earth Orbit [GEO] and similar environments), Dstl requires a programme of work to study and develop an active ground based radar optimised for deep space. 1.2. This statement of work covers Phase 1 of a Technical Demonstrator Programme (TDP) for a UK Deep Space Radar (DSR) to work towards an Initial Operating Capability (IOC). 1.3. Dstl has identified the following packages of work as being required: * Deliver a detailed analysis of UK requirements relevant to GEO SDA in the form of a System Requirements Document (SRD) * Deliver a study into deep space radar concepts designed to meet the UK requirements identified by the above analysis (SRD). * Deliver summary and conclusions for Phase 1 plus costed Options e.g. demonstration and de-risking of key techniques or capabilities (see WP3).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a265388e-3c56-41ce-9817-ecb7dc3241e5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Sep 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Aug 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Sep 2022 |
| Contract period | 8 Sep 2022 - 29 Sep 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £209,937 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £209,937 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY |
| Locality | SALISBURY |
| Post town | Salisbury |
| Postcode | SP4 0JQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire |
| Local authority | Wiltshire |
| Electoral ward | Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley |
| Westminster constituency | Salisbury |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BAE SYSTEMS (FARNBOROUGH 3 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 28 Sep 2022 at 14:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a265388e-3c56-41ce-9817-ecb7dc3241e5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a265388e-3c56-41ce-9817-ecb7dc3241e5
  28th September 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/399f71ea-55dd-4526-a369-920cb77351db
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/80acdfd2-b27f-4894-81b3-5d254e8e6e5d

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