--- title: "702802451 - Radome Replacement RFI" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5b526559-8f5c-47e7-94d7-914815a4f1f2" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5b526559-8f5c-47e7-94d7-914815a4f1f2" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5b526559-8f5c-47e7-94d7-914815a4f1f2.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5b526559-8f5c-47e7-94d7-914815a4f1f2.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2022-03-02" --- # 702802451 - Radome Replacement RFI Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5b526559-8f5c-47e7-94d7-914815a4f1f2 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5b526559-8f5c-47e7-94d7-914815a4f1f2) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5b526559-8f5c-47e7-94d7-914815a4f1f2.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence is currently in the planning stage of the procurement process for a project titled "702802451 - Radome Replacement RFI". This initiative is classified under the Air defence radar industry category and aims to gather market information regarding Radome solutions for static-site Air Surveillance Defence Radar installations. Key milestones in this process include an engagement end date set for 18 March 2022. The procurement method is described as a tender, and the project is located in Henlow, England. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the development, supply, and installation of Radome structures, particularly those equipped to handle demanding environmental conditions and those familiar with the specified frequency range of 1.0GHz to 4.0GHz. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in advanced materials and engineering solutions for defence applications would be ideally positioned to compete, especially if they can provide insights into cost-effective technologies, maintenance requirements, and installation procedures relevant to the harshest environments. ## Notice Description The Authority is seeking market information regarding Radome solutions for static-site Air Surveillance Defence Radar installations. The Authority operates many permanent Defence Radar assets in the UK and overseas, and therefore, is keen to ensure its knowledge of the respective Radome market is current. Information Requested Information is requested which provides insight into the technologies and solutions available for Radomes used to protect static-site Air Surveillance Defence Radar installations operating in the 1.0GHz to 4.0GHz frequency range. Respondents are invited to provide information and/or views on the subject, including, for example: a) Potential technologies/solutions currently available for the provision of large static-site Radome structures intended for Air Surveillance Defence, or similar, Radar applications. Their key attributes, advantages, disadvantages, and trade-offs. b) Thinking on the optimum technologies/solutions for large Radomes (e.g. equator diameters up to ~20m and internal heights up to ~15m). c) Thinking on the optimum technologies/solutions for permanent use in the harshest global environmental conditions, for example, the ability to handle: i. wind speeds of up to 200mph ii. external temperatures of -40C to +50C iii. high rainfall, with rates up to 150mm/hr iv. hail balls of 3 1/2 inches (90 mm) at 150 mph v. high snowfall and ice loading conditions vi. all year strong UV exposure d) Expected Radome service-life (years) under such conditions for the various technologies/solutions. e) Anticipated maintenance requirements and mandatory in-service support tasks under such conditions. f) Typical installation procedures, timescales and dependencies. Considerations for sequencing the installation of Radars vs Radomes. Critical plant/machinery requirements, underlying infrastructure pre-requisites and any additional considerations associated with installing in very harsh environments. g) Indicative budgetary price ranges for the various Radome technologies/solutions, assuming ranges of: i) up to PS0.5M, ii) PS0.5M to 1M, iii) PS1M to 2M, iv) above PS2M. h) Your appetite for delivering both the supply/installation of Radome products and, ongoing in-service support/maintenance. i) Typical product availability and manufacturing lead times (including, if applicable, any supply-chain constraints/resilience considerations). Additional information would also be appreciated, regarding: a) Environmental impact considerations such as, carbon footprint, supply chains, manufacturing, materials disposal at end of life, and so on. b) Typical shipping and goods handling practices, including licence/export considerations. c) The extent of global use for the various Radome technologies/solutions and their associated operational applications/use cases. d) Future technology trends in the near and longer (5 year +) term. e) Any other factors that are considered relevant. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65071558-1ef8-425f-8a14-55af51595a76 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Mar 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 18 Mar 2022 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE | | 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 - 2 Mar 2022 at 12:15 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65071558-1ef8-425f-8a14-55af51595a76 - 2 Mar 2022 at 12:13 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e878983-296c-4b3a-a88e-0eb14c25f1cf - 2 Mar 2022 at 12:12 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aca7bff5-a766-40cc-bbbc-0bda9acb81c1 - 26 Jan 2022 at 10:48 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/301a3e55-3402-4c93-a4df-2e23fd8273af ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65071558-1ef8-425f-8a14-55af51595a76 2nd March 2022 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e878983-296c-4b3a-a88e-0eb14c25f1cf 2nd March 2022 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aca7bff5-a766-40cc-bbbc-0bda9acb81c1 2nd March 2022 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/301a3e55-3402-4c93-a4df-2e23fd8273af 26th January 2022 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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