--- 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-ff94ef2b-6077-4204-9e3d-d0e368e91dc7" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ff94ef2b-6077-4204-9e3d-d0e368e91dc7" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ff94ef2b-6077-4204-9e3d-d0e368e91dc7.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ff94ef2b-6077-4204-9e3d-d0e368e91dc7.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, DE&S ISTAR, WINDFARM TEAM" published: "2019-12-14" --- # 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-ff94ef2b-6077-4204-9e3d-d0e368e91dc7 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ff94ef2b-6077-4204-9e3d-d0e368e91dc7) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ff94ef2b-6077-4204-9e3d-d0e368e91dc7.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence, DE&S ISTAR, Windfarm Team is conducting a tender for a project titled "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 opportunity falls under the radar industry category and is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The tender is currently in the active phase, with submissions closing on 4th December 2020, and the contract expected to commence on 24th February 2020, lasting until 31st March 2021. The procurement method used is a selective procedure, and the estimated contract value is £1,000,000, with a minimum value of £1. This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) capable of providing innovative solutions in radar surveillance and air defence. Companies that specialise in radar technology, air defence systems, or related services would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Engaging in this process not only allows businesses to expand their portfolios but also to contribute to national defence capabilities, especially in areas impacted by wind farm operations. ## Notice Text to be corrected in the original notice: Place of text to be modified: VI.4 Read: add: The Cyber Risk Profile for this requirement identified by the Cyber Risk Assessment is Low (Reference - RAR-GQE78ABZ). 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 04/12/2020 23:55. 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. "The Cyber Risk Profile for this requirement identified by the Cyber Risk Assessment is Low (Reference - RAR-GQE78ABZ)." 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 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/11909064-7a26-443d-bd7a-53a5f1ffbd21 | | 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 | 14 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 - 14 Dec 2019 at 08:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11909064-7a26-443d-bd7a-53a5f1ffbd21 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11909064-7a26-443d-bd7a-53a5f1ffbd21 14th 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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