---
title: "UKRI-3647 S-Band Receiver Protectors"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0426ea"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION"
published: "2024-02-02"
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# UKRI-3647 S-Band Receiver Protectors

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0426ea

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## Summary

The UK Research & Innovation is seeking to procure S-Band Receiver Protectors for the Chilbolton observatory. This tender falls under the goods category within the radar surveillance equipment industry. The procurement process is at the tender stage, with a total contract value of £130,000 GBP. The deadline for submission is 26th January 2024 and the procurement method is an open procedure.

This tender opportunity presents a chance for small or medium enterprises (SMEs) to compete for providing the required S-Band Receiver Protectors. Businesses in the radar surveillance equipment sector specialising in high-power transmitter components are well-suited to bid for this contract. The submission method is written, and the procurement is open to economic operators under the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA).

## Notice

The Chilbolton observatory operates a 25m diameter, prime focus, parabolic reflector antenna. This antenna is used as part of a satellite tracking radar which is undergoing a number of upgrades. As part of these upgrades the observatory have a requirement for four S-band receiver protectors with the capability to withstand moderate peak power and very long pulses commensurate with the operation of a high power TWT based transmitter.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Chilbolton observatory operates a 25m diameter, prime focus, parabolic reflector antenna. This antenna is used as part of a satellite tracking radar which is undergoing a number of upgrades. As part of these upgrades the observatory have a requirement for four S-band receiver protectors with the capability to withstand moderate peak power and very long pulses commensurate with the operation of a high power TWT based transmitter.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003586-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Feb 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Feb 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £130,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Unsuccessful |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION |
| Locality | OXFORD |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX11 0QX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Vale of White Horse |
| Electoral ward | Blewbury & Harwell |
| Westminster constituency | Didcot and Wantage |
| Delivery location | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC, TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38115100 - Radar surveillance equipment

## Release History

- 2 Feb 2024 at 16:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003586-2024
- 19 Dec 2023 at 14:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037309-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=840213664
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Oxford:-Radar-surveillance-equipment./32729239BE
- https://www.ukri.org/

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