--- title: "RFI - Ground Based Radar Testing UK2" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06af19" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06af19" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06af19.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06af19.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2026-06-05" --- # RFI - Ground Based Radar Testing UK2 Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06af19 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06af19) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06af19.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence is currently in the planning stage for the procurement process titled "RFI - Ground Based Radar Testing UK2." This tender falls under the goods category with a focus on radar technology. It is located in Henlow, United Kingdom, and is part of a wider engagement and information-gathering strategy spearheaded by the Air Defence & Maritime Radar (AD&MR) Delivery Team. As part of this preliminary stage, interested parties are invited to respond to the Request For Information (RFI) by 18th August 2026. The process is designed to inform future procurement strategies, with subsequent contract periods envisaged from 1st September 2027 to 3rd March 2029. This tender offers significant opportunities for growth within the radar technology industry, particularly for businesses specialising in scientific and engineering applications of Air Defence systems. SMEs are encouraged to participate, as the MOD is seeking innovative solutions to enhance the accuracy and detection capabilities of ground-based radar systems. Engaging with this RFI allows companies to influence the procurement strategy, budget considerations, and intellectual property management. It's a beneficial chance for businesses looking to establish themselves as key suppliers to the UK's central government, providing scope for long-term collaborations and innovative advancements in radar technology. ## Notice The Air Defence & Maritime Radar (AD&MR) Delivery Team, part of the National Armaments Director (NAD) Group, is issuing a Request For Information (RFI) to help inform the Authority's strategy for this requirement and is NOT part of any procurement procedure. The method used by the Ministry of Defence (MOD) to evaluate the detection and accuracy of Air Defence (AD) Radars is through flight checking. A ground-based alternative is being considered to replicate the flight check and improve scientific and engineering rigour around the results obtained. Industry's responses to this RFI will be used to inform a number of elements in the procurement strategy, such as the Commercial Model, requirement writing and setting, budget and the IP strategy. Should the Authority wish to seek clarification or ask questions in relation to a RFI response, suppliers will be contacted on an individual, case by case basis. The Authority reserves the right to supplement and adjust the prior engagement process to ensure that it meets the Authority's needs. If the Authority makes changes to the engagement process, it will do so in a transparent manner to ensure that all suppliers who have expressed an interest are treated equally. Any participation in this market engagement phase and any response to this RFI is entirely at the participant's cost and risk. The MOD is under no obligation to proceed with a formal procurement or in any other way proceed with the procurement. ### Planning Information Engagement will take the form of responses to the questions in the RFI document, available online on the Defence Sourcing Portal at: https://contracts.mod.uk/ The deadline for RFI responses and Clarification Questions is 17:00 on 18th August 2026. RFI submissions and Clarification Questions must be sent via email to the AD&MR DT Commercial Officer at: lewis.harvey-samuel100@mod.gov.uk Should the Authority wish to seek clarification or ask questions in relation to a RFI response, suppliers will be contacted on an individual, case by case basis. The Authority reserves the right to supplement and adjust the prior engagement process to ensure that it meets the Authority's needs. If the Authority makes changes to the engagement process, it will do so in a transparent manner to ensure that all suppliers who have expressed an interest are treated equally. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053502-2026 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 18 Aug 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2027 - 3 Mar 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE | | Locality | HENLOW | | Post town | Stevenage | | Postcode | SG16 6DN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH25 Central Bedfordshire | | Local authority | Central Bedfordshire | | Electoral ward | Clifton, Henlow & Langford | | Westminster constituency | Hitchin | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment ### Codes - 35722000 - Radar ## Release History - 5 Jun 2026 at 15:17 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053502-2026 - 5 Jun 2026 at 15:15 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053500-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053502-2026 5th June 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053500-2026 5th June 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://contracts.mod.uk/ - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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