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title: "Ka-Band Propagation Analysis"
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# Ka-Band Propagation Analysis

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7491d64f-d634-4a03-9c09-b06aa9d73e33

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, located in Corsham, England, has completed the procurement process for "Ka-Band Propagation Analysis" under the Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6235. The tender, classified under CPV code 73000000 (Research and development services and related consultancy services), has progressed to the Award stage. The contract was awarded to Atheras Analytics, an SME based in Oxfordshire, for a total value of £96,600. The contract period is set to run from 10th July 2024 to 10th October 2024, focusing on analysing propagation conditions at selected sites to ascertain the annual frequency, duration, and depth of rain fade. Key dates in the procurement process included the tender period ending on 19th April 2024 and the award date on 26th June 2024.

This tender offers fertile ground for businesses specializing in research and development services, particularly those with expertise in telecommunications and propagation analysis. SMEs similar to Atheras Analytics, which can provide detailed consultancy services on frequency and environmental factors affecting data transmission, are well-positioned to benefit from such opportunities. Participation in selective procurement processes and government frameworks can significantly enhance a company's portfolio, providing a steady stream of high-value projects and facilitating growth through exposure to government contracts.

## Notice

The scope is limited to an analysis of propagation conditions at sites to enable an accurate picture of the frequency, duration and depth of rain fade to be expected at sites over the course of a year. The contract was awarded from a Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6235.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e420a69-f5cd-4193-8d5c-be9b9383e614 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | 9 Jul 2024 - 10 Oct 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £96,600 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £96,600 |
| 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 |
| Locality | CORSHAM |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN13 9NR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire |
| Local authority | Wiltshire |
| Electoral ward | Corsham Ladbrook |
| Westminster constituency | Chippenham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ATHERAS ANALYTICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 26 Jul 2024 at 07:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e420a69-f5cd-4193-8d5c-be9b9383e614

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e420a69-f5cd-4193-8d5c-be9b9383e614
  26th July 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/19c7b895-0617-4feb-beba-200706f51f0c
  REDACTED Call off Contract
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b804b192-9988-465e-8e1a-a67dd82b6d02
  REDACTED Pricing Schedule

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