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title: "Development of the mathematical models for eLORAN groundwave and skywave propagation"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066090"
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published: "2026-03-03"
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# Development of the mathematical models for eLORAN groundwave and skywave propagation

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR SCIENCE, INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066090

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## Summary

The Department for Science, Innovation & Technology has completed a procurement process titled "Development of the mathematical models for eLORAN groundwave and skywave propagation." This project falls within the category of navigation equipment and is set in London, United Kingdom. The process reached the award stage on 3rd March 2026, with Cambridge University Technical Services Limited (CUTS) being the awarded supplier. The contract, valued at £99,000 excluding VAT, is scheduled to begin on 5th March 2026 and end on 31st March 2026. This procurement was conducted using a direct method below the threshold, meaning it was awarded without competition.

This tender offers a unique opportunity for businesses involved in research and development, particularly those specialising in advanced mathematical modelling and signal propagation technologies. Companies with expertise in navigation equipment, and those capable of operating in complex environments involving multi-layer signal propagation, such as ice and seawater, will find potential growth prospects. This may encourage large-scale enterprises with a research focus to enhance their capabilities and engage in innovative sector advancements, similar to what Cambridge University Technical Services Limited is delivering for this project.

## Notice

Funded research project to develop advanced mathematical models for eLoran signal propagation, focusing on; the overlap zone (where ground and sky wave signals mix) and multi-layer environments (e.g., ice and seawater).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018805-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 5 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £99,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR SCIENCE, INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2EG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY TECHNICAL SERVICES LIMITED (CUTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34933000 - Navigation equipment

## Release History

- 3 Mar 2026 at 10:36 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018805-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018805-2026
  3rd March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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