--- title: "Paper-based Feasibility study and possible future Demonstration of Mature Solutions for Improving Air Surveillance for the Purposes of Air Defence in Airspace affected by Wind Farms" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8e20b6a3-865a-46a6-ab7e-7c6c6f4417c4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8e20b6a3-865a-46a6-ab7e-7c6c6f4417c4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8e20b6a3-865a-46a6-ab7e-7c6c6f4417c4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8e20b6a3-865a-46a6-ab7e-7c6c6f4417c4.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, DE&S ISTAR WINDFARM TEAM" published: "2019-12-09" --- # Paper-based Feasibility study and possible future Demonstration of Mature Solutions for Improving Air Surveillance for the Purposes of Air Defence in Airspace affected by Wind Farms Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, DE&S ISTAR WINDFARM TEAM Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8e20b6a3-865a-46a6-ab7e-7c6c6f4417c4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8e20b6a3-865a-46a6-ab7e-7c6c6f4417c4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8e20b6a3-865a-46a6-ab7e-7c6c6f4417c4.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence, DE&S ISTAR Windfarm Team is seeking tenders for a project entitled "Paper-based Feasibility study and possible future Demonstration of Mature Solutions for Improving Air Surveillance for the Purposes of Air Defence in Airspace affected by Wind Farms." This procurement falls under the services category and is focused on radar apparatus within the UK, specifically in the South West region. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with a submission deadline set for 31 January 2020 at 16:00. The total contract value is estimated at £1,000,000, and the method of procurement is selective, following a restricted procedure. This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) engaged in services related to radar and air surveillance technologies. Companies with expertise in developing solutions that mitigate the impacts of wind farms on air defence systems will find this tender particularly suited to their capabilities. Involvement in this project may enhance their visibility within the defence sector and potentially lead to future contracts related to airspace management and surveillance improvements. ## Notice Text to be corrected in the original notice: Place of text to be modified: VI.3 Instead of: 04/12/2020 23:55 Read: 31/01/2020 16:00 Other additional information: Suppliers must read through this set of instructions and follow the process to respond to this opportunity. The information and/or documents for this opportunity are available on https://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta. You must register on this site to respond, if you are already registered you will not need to register again, simply use your existing username and password. Please note there is a password reminder link on the homepage. Suppliers must log in, go to your Response Manager and add the following Access Code: 7P8629DRNT. Please ensure you follow any instruction provided to you here. The deadline for submitting your response(s) is 31/01/2020 16:00. Please ensure that you allow yourself plenty of time when responding to this invite prior to the closing date and time, especially if you have been asked to upload documents. If you experience any difficulties please refer to the online Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's) or the User Guides or contact the MOD DCO Helpdesk by emailing - support@contracts.mod.uk or call 0800 282 324.d Questions (FAQ's) or the User Guides or contact the MOD DCO Helpdesk by emailing - support@contracts.mod.uk or call 0800 282 324. The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.The Authority reserves the right to amend any condition related to security of information to reflect any changes in national law or government policy. If any contract documents are accompanied by instructions on safeguarding classified information (e.g. a Security Aspects Letter), the Authority reserves the right to amend the terms of these instructions to reflect any changes in national law or government policy, whether in respect of the applicable protective marking scheme, specific protective markings given, the aspects to which any protective marking applies, or otherwise. The link below to the Gov.uk website provides information on the Government Security Classification. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-security-classifications Advertising Regime OJEU:- This contract opportunity is published in the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU),the MoD Defence Contracts Bulletin and www.contracts.mod.uk Wind turbines can adversely affect a number of MOD operations including radars, seismological recording equipment, communications facilities, naval operations and low flying. These effects are not limited to specific geographical areas. The size of wind turbines as well as the geographical footprint of the next generation of wind farm developments are expected to grow significantly and exacerbate the challenges posed to the UK's AD infrastructur 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: Radar.'. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d44bafc7-551a-46ad-bb97-8449d2d85f4a | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Dec 2019 | | Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 24 Feb 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,000,000 | | 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 ISTAR WINDFARM TEAM | | 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 | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting - 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 31121340 - Wind farm - 35722000 - Radar - 35723000 - Air defence radar - 38115000 - Radar apparatus - 38115100 - Radar surveillance equipment ## Release History - 9 Dec 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d44bafc7-551a-46ad-bb97-8449d2d85f4a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d44bafc7-551a-46ad-bb97-8449d2d85f4a 9th December 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier - https://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-security-classifications ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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