---
title: "Project OBERON"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-035768"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2022-07-29"
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# Project OBERON

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-035768

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is planning a procurement titled "Project OBERON", which aims to develop a space-based Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) capability. This tender falls under the industry category of spacecraft, satellites, and launch vehicles, with delivery addresses located in the UK. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a contract period ending on 28th February 2025. While the estimated cost remains unknown, interested parties are encouraged to register their interest via the e-Tendering system available at www.contracts.mod.uk.

This opportunity is particularly well-suited for businesses specialising in aerospace technologies, satellite manufacturing, and ISR system development. Companies capable of delivering cutting-edge technological solutions and those that can meet the complex requirements for the defence sector could greatly benefit from participating in this tender. The collaborative nature of Project OBERON also presents potential growth avenues for partnerships among businesses aiming to advance defence capabilities and support allied operations.

## Notice

The UK MOD are developing a space-based Intelligence Surveillance and Recognisance (ISR) capability. To support the development of this capability, Dstl have provided UK defence with ISR mission options, one of which is OBERON. The Oberon mission will develop and deliver a Day/Night, all weather capable, high-performance SAR satellite capability, providing freedom of action to conduct ISR activities and demonstrate an operational capability to defence forces. This will enable the development of Defence requirements and, in addition, support allied partner activities. The Oberon mission is planned to consist of three satellites flying in a close cluster formation. Each satellite will carry a primary SAR and, desirably, a secondary passive RF payload. OBERON will provide a platform for Defence to explore and develop novel and improved ISR solutions to meet Defence requirements. OBERON will be a constituent part of the future ISR constellation under programme ISTARI and will provide underpinning capabilities for future generations of UK MOD ISR platforms. Approvals are ongoing - Estimated cost currently unknown.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020798-2022 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34712000 - Spacecraft, satellites and launch vehicles

## Release History

- 29 Jul 2022 at 11:15 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020798-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://des.mod.uk/
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/environment-agency
- https://www.gov.uk/pay-and-work-rights
- https://www.gov.uk/tax-help
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/all?title=tax
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/contents

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