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title: "UKRI-3647 S-Band Receiver Protectors"
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# UKRI-3647 S-Band Receiver Protectors

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a9eec658-65d3-4a4a-aac1-4e0e785c67b3

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## Summary

The UK Research & Innovation organisation has issued a tender for the procurement of S-Band Receiver Protectors for the Chilbolton observatory located in South East, United Kingdom. The tender, with the title "UKRI-3647 S-Band Receiver Protectors," falls under the industry category of Radar surveillance equipment. The procurement stage is currently in the tender phase, with a deadline for submissions set for 26th January 2024. The contract period is scheduled to begin on 8th February 2024 and end on 9th September 2024.

This tender opportunity for the provision of S-Band Receiver Protectors by UK Research & Innovation presents a chance for businesses dealing with radar surveillance equipment to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be particularly well-suited to participate in this open procedure tender, with a total contract value of £130,000 in GBP. The location of the delivery address specified is in the South East region of the United Kingdom, offering local business entities an advantage in bidding for this contract.

## Notice

The Chilbolton observatory operates a 25m diameter, prime focus, parabolic reflector antenna. This antenna is used as part of a satellite tracking radar which is undergoing a number of upgrades. As part of these upgrades the observatory have a requirement for four S-band receiver protectors with the capability to withstand moderate peak power and very long pulses commensurate with the operation of a high power TWT based transmitter.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b97d9b02-edaa-4cfe-90e9-0e29a980fd7a |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 8 Feb 2024 - 9 Sep 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £130,000 |
| 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 | OXFORD |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX11 0QX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Vale of White Horse |
| Electoral ward | Blewbury & Harwell |
| Westminster constituency | Didcot and Wantage |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38115100 - Radar surveillance equipment

## Release History

- 19 Dec 2023 at 14:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b97d9b02-edaa-4cfe-90e9-0e29a980fd7a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b97d9b02-edaa-4cfe-90e9-0e29a980fd7a
  19th December 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Oxford:-Radar-surveillance-equipment./32729239BE
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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