--- title: "Troposcatter system" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02975c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02975c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02975c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02975c.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2021-03-01" --- # Troposcatter system Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02975c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02975c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02975c.json) ## Summary The procurement process, titled "Troposcatter system," involves the Ministry of Defence, specifically the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl), which is based in Salisbury, UK. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically focusing on microwave radio equipment (CPV code 31711423). Currently in the Award stage, the contract for this project was signed on 1st March 2021, with a total value of £496,991.03. The procurement method employed was limited, involving a negotiated process without the prior publication of a contract notice, justified on technical grounds due to the unique specifications required for the troposcatter system. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses skilled in advanced communications technology, particularly those producing small-form factor systems suitable for defence applications. Companies that specialise in microwave radio equipment and have capabilities in rapid prototyping or unique technical solutions may find it advantageous to engage in this sector. The requirement for a one-person portable, transportable system capable of battery operation creates a niche for innovative suppliers who can meet the stringent operational needs of the UK Defence forces. ## Notice The Dstl Resilient Deployed Communications (RDC) project is investigating technologies and capabilities that could offer UK Defence an advantage over potential adversaries in a contested electromagnetic environment. Modern troposcatter systems offer a potential capability to address a key capability gap. Specifically, Dstl's acquisition of a state-of-the-art COTS Small-Form Factor Troposcatter System (SFFTS) will enable independent experimentation and trials in support of ongoing research. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Dstl Resilient Deployed Communications (RDC) project is investigating technologies and capabilities that could offer UK Defence an advantage over potential adversaries in a contested electromagnetic environment. Modern troposcatter systems offer a potential capability to address a key capability gap. Specifically, Dstl's acquisition of a state-of-the-art COTS Small-Form Factor Troposcatter System (SFFTS) will enable independent experimentation and trials in support of ongoing research. ### Procurement Information Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) CIS Commercial Team which is part of the United Kingdom Ministry of Defence (UK MOD) is intending to place a Contract with Spectra Group Ltd for the purchase of a Comtech Systems Compact Over-the-horizon Manpack Expeditionary Terminal (COMET) Troposcatter system with built-in Quick Tool for Dstl trials and experimentation. This is justified on the basis of technical grounds pursuant to Regulation 32(2)(b)(ii) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015). The UK MOD requirement is for a troposcatter system which: - Meets a dismounted expeditionary forces use case - Is one-person portable - Is transportable via commercial flights - Is capable of battery operation - Operates in C-band - Has a minimum bandwidth of 100Mbps The COMET system is the only system available on the market which meets these specifications (both individually and in totality). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004086-2021 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Negotiated without publication of a contract notice | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Mar 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 1 Mar 2021 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £496,991 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE | | 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 | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | SPECTRA GROUP | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting ### Codes - 31711423 - Microwave radio equipment ## Release History - 1 Mar 2021 at 22:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004086-2021 ## Notice URLs - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/defence-science-and-technology-laboratory ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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