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title: "UKRI-3547 Supply of a X-band Cassegrain Feed Tower & Frequency Selective Sub-Reflector for Chilbolton Observatory"
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# UKRI-3547 Supply of a X-band Cassegrain Feed Tower & Frequency Selective Sub-Reflector for Chilbolton Observatory

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-574ebe47-8718-4964-89ea-3f7b4ee5562f

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## Summary

The UK Research & Innovation is seeking suppliers for the procurement of a X-band Cassegrain Feed Tower & Frequency Selective Sub-Reflector for Chilbolton Observatory. This opportunity falls under the industry category of Parts of radio and radar equipment, with a total value of £470,000. The tender is in the 'open' procurement stage, with a tender period ending on January 8, 2024, and a contract period from January 15 to December 8, 2024. The location for delivery is in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender issued by UK Research & Innovation presents a growth opportunity for businesses, including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Businesses well-suited to compete in this tender should have expertise in supplying radio and radar equipment parts. The contract is scheduled to commence in February 2024, providing potential suppliers with a timeline for planning and delivery to meet the system requirements within 10 months or sooner.

## Notice

The Chilbolton Observatory staff wish to implement dual frequency operation of the main 25m reflector using S-band at the prime focus point and X-band (8-12GHz) at a cassegrain feed point utilising a frequency selective sub reflector. The contract is to start in February 2024 and the system to be ideally delivered in the order of 10 months or sooner. The total value for this procurement is PS470,000.00.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/301230eb-68e0-4cbd-892e-5bf2efef282b |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Nov 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 15 Jan 2024 - 8 Dec 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £470,000 |
| 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 | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

### Codes

- 32352100 - Parts of radio and radar equipment

## Release History

- 20 Nov 2023 at 12:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/301230eb-68e0-4cbd-892e-5bf2efef282b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/301230eb-68e0-4cbd-892e-5bf2efef282b
  20th November 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Parts-of-radio-and-radar-equipment./R23752ATYW
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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