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title: "Sentinel: Extension of support services to Dual Mode Radar and Satellite Communications"
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# Sentinel: Extension of support services to Dual Mode Radar and Satellite Communications

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, AIR SUPPORT, AIR ISTAR  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2e46f2b0-8db2-40a6-afde-29a16bd497e8

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## Summary

The UK Ministry of Defence, specifically the Air Support, Air ISTAR division, has awarded a contract titled "Sentinel: Extension of support services to Dual Mode Radar and Satellite Communications." This procurement falls under the industry category of intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition, and reconnaissance, with a budget of £7,000,000. The contract period is set to run from 1st April 2019 to 31st March 2021, following a tender period that concluded on 11th March 2019. The delivery of services is expected to take place in the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in support services related to military radar and communication systems. Companies with experience in defence technologies, engineering services, or those able to provide advanced surveillance and reconnaissance solutions will find this tender particularly relevant. The complexity and value of the contract may advantage larger firms like Raytheon Systems Limited, but there may also be opportunities for niche suppliers that can offer specialised capabilities or innovative solutions.

## Notice

The UK Ministry of Defence intends to award a contract extending support to Dual Mode Radar and Satellite Communications systems on the Sentinel R1 aircraft. 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-Bristol: Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition and Reconnaissance.'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae3ced1a-a3b5-4f07-8a5a-956c1a56a135 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Mar 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Mar 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Mar 2019 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £7,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £7,000,000 |
| 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 | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, AIR SUPPORT, AIR ISTAR |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS34 8JH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RAYTHEON SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35720000 - Intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition and reconnaissance

## Release History

- 15 Mar 2019 at 20:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae3ced1a-a3b5-4f07-8a5a-956c1a56a135

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae3ced1a-a3b5-4f07-8a5a-956c1a56a135
  15th March 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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