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title: "UAV-GPSAR"
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# UAV-GPSAR

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bdf97ea2-38ca-4d59-81e6-a28ce9092c85

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) has awarded a contract for the procurement of UAV-GPSAR services. The procurement process was completed, and the contract value was £129,576 GBP. The procurement method used was selective, with a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is from 3rd October 2022 to 10th March 2023. The tender period ended on 2nd September 2022. The contract was awarded to Xenint, and the location of the delivery address is in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender for UAV-GPSAR services by Dstl presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in administration, defence, and social security services. Only suppliers that fulfil the SME criteria are eligible to participate in this contract. Given the specific nature of the procurement, businesses with expertise in synthetic aperture radar technology and unmanned aerial vehicle integration would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The contract value and duration provide a potential for sustainable business growth and collaboration within the defence industry sector.

## Notice

The concept of ground-penetrating synthetic aperture radar (GPSAR) mounted on an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) has been presented in open literature. Dstl seeks to explore the capabilities and limitations of the concept via field trials. To undertake such trials the build of a synthetic aperture radar (SAR) demonstrator is required.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6a62beb-4046-4876-bc1b-a88e3166c180 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 22 Nov 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Sep 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Oct 2022 |
| Contract period | 16 Oct 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £129,576 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £129,576 |
| 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 | DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY |
| Locality | SALISBURY |
| Post town | Salisbury |
| Postcode | SP4 0JQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire |
| Local authority | Wiltshire |
| Electoral ward | Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley |
| Westminster constituency | Salisbury |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | XENINT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75000000 - Administration, defence and social security services

## Release History

- 22 Nov 2022 at 13:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6a62beb-4046-4876-bc1b-a88e3166c180

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6a62beb-4046-4876-bc1b-a88e3166c180
  22nd November 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a92c7c00-681e-4966-8180-8975c0f5a112
  Statement of Requirement
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7c7780d0-9e27-40ec-90ff-9b132e10dc73
  Redacted Task Response Form

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