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title: "715617451 - MONARCH Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) Mid Life Upgrade (Pj SOVEREIGN) - UK7"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059a4e"
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# 715617451 - MONARCH Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) Mid Life Upgrade (Pj SOVEREIGN) - UK7

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059a4e

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has undertaken a procurement process to upgrade its Monarch Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) equipment under project SOVEREIGN, with Guideline Geo AB, a Sweden-based instrument manufacturer, being awarded the contract. This procurement is conducted through a direct award methodology, justified by the lack of competition for technical reasons, and the necessity for compatibility with existing equipment. The contract, valued at £495,000 excluding VAT, spans from 26 November 2025 to 31 March 2029. This initiative falls under the goods category, specifically targeting radar and ground investigation services, with its primary location being the UK. The contract was signed on 26 November 2025, with the procurement stage complete and award active as of December 9, 2025. The procurement aligns with the UK's legislative requirements under the Procurement Act 2023.

This contract presents opportunities for businesses within the defence and geophysical instrument sectors, particularly for suppliers specialising in radar technology and related services. Companies with technical capabilities in providing equipment compatible with existing systems and with experience in serving government contracts would be well-positioned to benefit from similar future contracts. Moreover, businesses focusing on unmanned aerial vehicles and sensor integration might find avenues for collaboration, given the military emphasis on locating deep-buried targets. Leveraging past performance in complex tech-based contracts or possessing exclusive manufacturing rights can also furnish a competitive edge.

## Notice

Replacement equipment must be compatible and interoperable with existing Monarch Equipment, thus needing to seek equipment from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) - Guideline Geo, the Swedish based instrument manufacturer of MALA geophysical instruments. The Authority considers that the contract may be awarded on the basis of the justification set out in Paragraph 6 of Schedule 5 to the Procurement Act 2023. 4.5. The following conditions are met in relation to the public contract: a) Due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier can supply the goods, services or works required, and b) there are no reasonable alternatives to those goods, services or works.

### Procurement Information

Replacement equipment must be compatible and interoperable with existing Monarch Equipment, thus needing to seek equipment from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) - Guideline Geo, the Swedish based instrument manufacturer of MALA geophysical instruments. The Authority considers that the contract may be awarded on the basis of the justification set out in Paragraph 6 of Schedule 5 to the Procurement Act 2023. The following conditions are met in relation to the public contract: a) Due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier can supply the goods, services or works required, and b) there are no reasonable alternatives to those goods, services or works.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080949-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 26 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £495,000 |
| Contracts value | £495,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active, Pending |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | ANDOVER |
| Post town | Salisbury |
| Postcode | SP11 8HT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire |
| Local authority | Test Valley |
| Electoral ward | Andover Millway |
| Westminster constituency | North West Hampshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GUIDELINE GEO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 45 - Construction work
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 35722000 - Radar
- 45111250 - Ground investigation work
- 71351500 - Ground investigation services

## Release History

- 9 Dec 2025 at 10:41 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080949-2025
- 10 Nov 2025 at 09:46 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072259-2025
- 15 Sep 2025 at 12:19 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056565-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080949-2025
  9th December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072259-2025
  10th November 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056565-2025
  15th September 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://guidelinegeo.com/
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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