---
title: "ADEWS/056 - Deployable Long Range Air Defence Radar System"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3ad1b624-da3f-44b3-806f-de5bdefe6723"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3ad1b624-da3f-44b3-806f-de5bdefe6723"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3ad1b624-da3f-44b3-806f-de5bdefe6723.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3ad1b624-da3f-44b3-806f-de5bdefe6723.json"
source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, DE&S MAT STRAT, AIR DEFENCE & ELECTRONIC WARFARE SYSTEMS"
published: "2018-04-29"
---

# ADEWS/056 - Deployable Long Range Air Defence Radar System

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, DE&S MAT STRAT, AIR DEFENCE & ELECTRONIC WARFARE SYSTEMS  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3ad1b624-da3f-44b3-806f-de5bdefe6723

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3ad1b624-da3f-44b3-806f-de5bdefe6723)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3ad1b624-da3f-44b3-806f-de5bdefe6723.json)

## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, DE&S Mat Strat, Air Defence & Electronic Warfare Systems is initiating a procurement process for the "ADEWS/056 - Deployable Long Range Air Defence Radar System". This contract falls under the goods category, specifically focusing on air defence radar systems, and is intended for worldwide operational use. The tender period is set to close on 28th May 2018, with the contract expected to commence on 1st October 2018 and run for two years and six months, concluding on 30th March 2020. The total value of this procurement is £15 million, and delivery is required by 31st December 2019 to a specified location.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in advanced electronic systems, defence technologies, and military support. Companies that can provide comprehensive packages, including radar system delivery, in-service support, spares, and training, will be well-positioned to compete. Businesses with experience in deploying similar technologies for military use, as well as those adept in international logistics and operations, will find this procurement particularly relevant to their growth strategies.

## Notice

Text to be corrected in the original notice: Place of text to be modified: Section II.1.5 Instead of: II.1.5)Short description of the contract or purchase: Air defence radar. The requirement is for a deployable long range air defence radar system for operational use worldwide that is able to detect both co-operative and non-cooperative targets in the UK and overseas. The successful Contractor will supply: -One self-sustaining air defence radar system, delivered to a location to be confirmed, by 31st December 2019; -In service 3rd and 4th line support, commencing at acceptance, to achieve 95% availability throughout the contract; -Spares to achieve 95% availability throughout the contract, including a deployable spares pack; -Operator and technician training; -Operator and technical documentation. The contract will be for two years and six months, commencing 01/10/18 and ending 31/03/20. Read: II.1.5)Short description of the contract or purchase: Air defence radar. The requirement is for a deployable long range air defence radar system for operational use worldwide that is able to detect both co-operative and non-cooperative targets in the UK and overseas. The successful Contractor will supply: -One self-sustaining air defence radar system, delivered to a location to be confirmed; -In service 3rd and 4th line support, commencing at acceptance, to achieve 95% availability throughout the contract; -Spares to achieve 95% availability throughout the contract, including a deployable spares pack; -Operator and technician training; -Operator and technical documentation. The contract will be for two years and six months Place of text to be modified: Section II.2.1 Instead of: II.2.1)Total quantity or scope (including all lots, renewals and options): The successful Contractor shall supply the Authority with a deployable long range air defence radar system that is able to detect both co-operative and non-cooperative targets in the UK and overseas. The radar system shall be delivered to a location to be confirmed by 31st December 2019; The selected radar system shall be capable of operating in 4 distinct configurations as follows: -UK Fixed Site. A well found site with available power and links to existing fixed or deployable C2 system (including simultaneous use). Accessible by road/ferry. -UK Gap Fill Site. A site which may be well found or could be green field. Communications and power readily available through commercial or mil arrangements, but connected to fixed C2 system on an opportunity basis. Accessible by road/ferry. -Long-term Deployed. For example Middle East, where the site communications and power become established with time. Support from other Services may be necessary to deliver the overall requirements. May require transport by organic RAF aircraft types. -Short-term Deployments. Including minimum 10 days readiness to move deployments overseas for ops and within the UK for exe 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-Henlow: Air defence radar.'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7f475c0-ed32-490b-ab60-494691dd18ec |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Apr 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 28 May 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2018 - 30 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,000,000 |
| 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 | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, DE&S MAT STRAT, AIR DEFENCE & ELECTRONIC WARFARE SYSTEMS |
| Locality | HENLOW |
| Post town | Stevenage |
| Postcode | SG16 6DN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH25 Central Bedfordshire |
| Local authority | Central Bedfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Clifton, Henlow & Langford |
| Westminster constituency | Hitchin |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35723000 - Air defence radar

## Release History

- 29 Apr 2018 at 14:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7f475c0-ed32-490b-ab60-494691dd18ec

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7f475c0-ed32-490b-ab60-494691dd18ec
  29th April 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3ad1b624-da3f-44b3-806f-de5bdefe6723. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3ad1b624-da3f-44b3-806f-de5bdefe6723.json.
