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title: "BAS - Rothera - Meteor Detection Radar"
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# BAS - Rothera - Meteor Detection Radar

Buyer: UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06e40e

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## Summary

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) is buying a meteor detection radar for the British Antarctic Survey. The requirement is for the supply of radar equipment, classified under CPV 35722000, rather than construction or a broader research service. The equipment is to be delivered in the United Kingdom. UKRI, a central government public authority based in Swindon, Wiltshire, is the buying organisation. This opportunity is relevant to businesses that manufacture, distribute or integrate radar systems, particularly those with products suitable for meteor detection and scientific research applications. Suppliers whose core work is unrelated to radar equipment, or who only provide general consultancy, construction or non-technical services, are unlikely to find the requirement relevant.

The process reached tender: UKRI invited offers through an open procedure. The deadline for enquiries was 28 August 2026 at 16:00, and bids were due by 14 September 2026 at 14:00. The estimated value is £140,000 gross, for one lot. Evaluation is based on technical and quality at 60%, price at 30% and social value at 10%. The contract is scheduled to run from 26 October 2026 to 25 October 2027, with a possible additional three-month extension to 24 January 2028. An award decision was due by 1 October 2026. Bids may be submitted electronically in English.

The requirement suits radar manufacturers, specialist equipment suppliers and system integrators able to provide a meteor detection radar for a national scientific research organisation. Businesses should be prepared to demonstrate that their proposed equipment meets the technical and quality requirements, since this is the largest part of the evaluation. Suppliers with relevant radar product knowledge, technical support capability and experience delivering specialist scientific or research equipment are likely to be best placed to compete. The opportunity is explicitly identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises, so specialist SMEs may be able to bid directly rather than needing to participate only as subcontractors. Social value commitments also form part of the competition.

## Notice

UKRI is seeking to appoint a supplier for the supply of a meteor detection radar to the British Antarctic Survey.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The Contracting Authority may extend this contract for an additional period of 3 calendar months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077447-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Sep 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 26 Oct 2026 - 25 Oct 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £140,000 |
| Lots value | £140,000 |
| 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 & Innovation (UKRI) |
| Locality | SWINDON, WILTSHIRE |
| Postcode area | 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 | TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

### Codes

- 35722000 - Radar

## Release History

- 13 Aug 2026 at 20:15 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077447-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077447-2026
  13th August 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://ukri2.my.salesforce-sites.com/ProSpend__CS_ContractPage?SearchType=Projects&uid=a1MTm00000CKo9pMAD&searchStr=&sortStr=Recently+Published&page=1&filters=&County=
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.ukri.org/

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