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title: "UKRI-4037 Chilbolton Observatory 25m Antenna Drive System Upgrade"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-046bde"
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# UKRI-4037 Chilbolton Observatory 25m Antenna Drive System Upgrade

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-046bde

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## Summary

The UK Research and Innovation is seeking suppliers for the procurement of a project titled "UKRI-4037 Chilbolton Observatory 25m Antenna Drive System Upgrade" within the goods procurement category. The project aims to upgrade the fully steerable 25m antenna at the Chilbolton Observatory in Hampshire, involving various hardware, protection systems, lubrication, interfaces, and software. The tender stage includes amendments to key dates, with the deadline for receipt of tenders or requests to participate extended to 11th July 2024.

This procurement opportunity presents potential for growth for small or medium enterprises (SMEs) that can provide the required goods and services. Businesses in the radio and radar equipment industry, particularly those with experience in equipment upgrades and technology solutions, are well-suited to compete in this tender process. The open procurement method allows for fair competition, with the opportunity to participate by submitting written bids before the deadline. Successful bidders can find detailed specifications and requirements for the upgrade project on the Delta eSourcing portal.

## Notice

The fully steerable 25m antenna situated at the Chilbolton Observatory in Hampshire requires an upgrade to the antenna drive system. The requirement is varied in its nature with several details of hardware, protection systems, lubrication, interfaces, and software.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The fully steerable 25 m antenna situated at the Chilbolton Observatory in Hampshire is used both as a radar for meteorological measurement and satellite tracking. Although the system has served well, some new demands on its performance cannot be met with the existing hardware and software. Also, many of the drive system components are near end-of-life, hence the need for an upgrade. The purpose of this procurement is to provide a detailed specification for the upgrade to the antenna drive system. The requirement is varied in its nature with several details of hardware, protection systems, lubrication, interfaces, and software. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/E7N2M4X69Z

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019934-2024 |
| 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 |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £450,000 |
| Lots value | £450,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| 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 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

### Codes

- 32352100 - Parts of radio and radar equipment

## Release History

- 1 Jul 2024 at 11:05 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019934-2024
- 28 May 2024 at 18:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016670-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ukri.org
- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/E7N2M4X69Z
- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Parts-of-radio-and-radar-equipment./E7N2M4X69Z
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Parts-of-radio-and-radar-equipment./E7N2M4X69Z

## Provenance

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