--- title: "UKRI-3355 S-Band Monopulse Feed" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c6f6f156-c7a1-4329-95c9-0a4fccea5cd7" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c6f6f156-c7a1-4329-95c9-0a4fccea5cd7" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c6f6f156-c7a1-4329-95c9-0a4fccea5cd7.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c6f6f156-c7a1-4329-95c9-0a4fccea5cd7.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION" published: "2023-10-25" --- # UKRI-3355 S-Band Monopulse Feed Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c6f6f156-c7a1-4329-95c9-0a4fccea5cd7 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c6f6f156-c7a1-4329-95c9-0a4fccea5cd7) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c6f6f156-c7a1-4329-95c9-0a4fccea5cd7.json) ## Summary The UK Research and Innovation organization has issued a tender titled "UKRI-3355 S-Band Monopulse Feed" in the industry category "Parts of radio and radar equipment". The procurement stage is currently "open" with a tender period ending on 8th November 2023. The contract period is set to start on 27th November 2023 and end on 26th November 2024. The total contract value is £160,000, and the procurement method is an open procedure. The tender is aimed at fitting a monopulse tracking feed system into the feed changer system at the Chilbolton Observatory in the South East region of the United Kingdom. This tender provides opportunities for small or medium enterprises (SMEs) interested in supplying goods related to radio and radar equipment. Businesses specialising in radio equipment manufacturing, radar technology, or antenna systems would be well-suited to compete. The Chilbolton Observatory project requires a specialised S-Band Monopulse Feed system, presenting a niche market opportunity for companies proficient in high pulse power transmitter technology and satellite tracking systems. Potential tenderers should align their proposals with the technical specifications outlined by the buying organisation to enhance their chances of securing this contract. ## Notice Text to be corrected in the original notice: Place of text to be modified: Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate Instead of: 08 November 2023 Time: 14:00 Read New: 30 November 2023 Time: 10:00 Place of text to be modified: Conditions for opening of tenders Instead of: 08 November 2023 Time: 14:00 Read New: 30 November 2023 Time: 10:00 Other additional information: 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 Chilbolton observatory operates a 25m diameter, prime focus, parabolic reflector antenna with an F/d ratio of 0.36. The antenna was commissioned in 1967. The 25m antenna has a computer controlled 3-axis feed changer system mounted at focus that is used to swap between four feeds and position them accurately at the focal point. The monopulse feed must fit within the feed changer. Ideally in a single bay but it may be possible to use two bays if the feed will not fit in a single bay. The Chilbolton Observatory staff wish to fit a monopulse tracking feed system into the feed changer system for satellite tracking using a high pulse power TWT based S-band transmitter. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/053ba644-009b-444c-a428-d9dacf89d425 | | 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 | 25 Oct 2023 | | Submission deadline | 8 Nov 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 21 Dec 2023 - 20 Dec 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £160,000 | | 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 AND INNOVATION | | Locality | SWINDON | | Post town | Swindon | | Postcode | SN2 2FL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | | ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon | | Local authority | Swindon | | Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney | | Westminster constituency | Swindon North | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment ### Codes - 32352100 - Parts of radio and radar equipment ## Release History - 25 Oct 2023 at 15:10 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/053ba644-009b-444c-a428-d9dacf89d425 - 2 Oct 2023 at 14:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/053ba644-009b-444c-a428-d9dacf89d425 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/053ba644-009b-444c-a428-d9dacf89d425 25th October 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Parts-of-radio-and-radar-equipment./9953273294 Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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