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title: "Project Oberon"
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# Project Oberon

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2502e42c-b50f-4637-ba90-7f943b5b5147

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL) is currently conducting a selective tender for "Project Oberon," aimed at assessing the feasibility of constructing a novel UK Synthetic Aperture Radar small satellite. This procurement falls within the military satellites industry category and is set in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The tender period ends on 20th December 2018, with the contract expected to commence on 2nd January 2019 and run until 31st March 2022. The total value of the project is £750,000.

This opportunity is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in research and experimental development services, specifically within the aerospace sector. Companies with expertise in spacecraft, satellite technology, and feasibility studies will find this tender particularly relevant. By engaging in this project, businesses have the potential to collaborate with a key governmental body, thereby enhancing their market visibility and fostering business growth within the innovative field of military technology.

## Notice

The overall aims of this contract (defined as "Contract A") are to assess the feasibility of building a novel UK Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) small satellite ( Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier and search for the notice with reference 'UK-Salisbury: Feasibility study.'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1462568c-fa5c-4a17-b11c-959fd936920f |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Nov 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Dec 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Jan 2019 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £750,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 34712000 - Spacecraft, satellites and launch vehicles
- 34712200 - Satellites
- 35631000 - Military satellites
- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services
- 79314000 - Feasibility study

## Release History

- 19 Nov 2018 at 10:34 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1462568c-fa5c-4a17-b11c-959fd936920f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1462568c-fa5c-4a17-b11c-959fd936920f
  19th November 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier

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