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title: "UKRI-5557 ISAR Software Development"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f5be"
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# UKRI-5557 ISAR Software Development

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f5be

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## Summary

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), based in Swindon, Wiltshire, has concluded the procurement process for the "UKRI-5557 ISAR Software Development" project. This contract, awarded on 27th February 2026, focuses on developing software for inverse synthetic aperture radar systems to image satellites in low Earth orbit. Designated as a service category under software programming and consultancy (CPV 72200000), this process was executed through a direct award method. The contract is set to commence on 13th March 2026, with completion slated for 31st October 2026. The total gross contract value is £202,471.20, and the standstill period ends on 10th March 2026, allowing time for final preparations. The University of Birmingham Enterprise Ltd, a large-scale supplier located in Birmingham, has been selected to deliver the required services as part of lot 1.

This procurement initiative presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in radar software optimisation and algorithm development. The tender specifically sought capabilities to enhance processing algorithms for existing imaging radars, making it an attractive proposition for tech companies experienced in software development and consultancy within the aerospace and satellite imaging sectors. While the direct award process indicates a non-competitive selection, businesses adept in similar technological advancements could find future opportunities with UKRI or related governmental contracts. Additionally, with a focus on technical innovation, the project provides a platform for large-scale companies as well as small and medium enterprises (SMEs) active in cutting-edge radar system engineering.

## Notice

nverse Synthetic Aperture Radar (ISAR) for imaging of satellites in low Earth orbit.

### Procurement Information

The services required are to develop and optimise the processing algorithms for our radar. This requires working with existing imaging radars and development of the processing algorithms of our radar systems.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017928-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 13 Mar 2026 - 31 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £168,726 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI) |
| Locality | SWINDON, WILTSHIRE |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM ENTERPRISE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

## Release History

- 27 Feb 2026 at 13:39 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017928-2026
- 15 Dec 2025 at 13:45 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082910-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017928-2026
  27th February 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082910-2025
  15th December 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.ukri.org/

## Provenance

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