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NSpOC: Sovereign Sensor - Active RF Radar Capability

Description: **This notice supercedes UK3 Planned Procurement Notice reference 2026/S 000-078126, which was issued on 3rd August and modified on 17th of August.** **This contract is an Exempt Contract within the meaning of the Procurement Act 2023, in accordance with Schedule 2, paragraph 25 of the Act (national security). Accordingly, this procurement does not constitute a covered procurement and the provisions of the Procurement Act 2023 relating to covered procurements do not apply. Where any provisions of the Procurement Act 2023 are expressed to apply more generally to a "procurement", the Authority has determined that those provisions are inapplicable in the circumstances of this procurement, having regard to the fact that the application of any such provision would be inconsistent with, or would undermine the operation of, the national (read more...)

Summary: The Department for Science, Innovation & Technology is procuring a sovereign, high-power active radio-frequency radar capability for the National Space Operations Centre. The requirement covers radar hardware, including antenna, signal generation, timing, processing, power, cooling and thermal systems; radar software and software development; integration with wider Government systems; training; spectrum rights and permissions; cyber assurance; project and contract management; and support for installation and commissioning. The radar will improve UK space surveillance and tracking, space-domain awareness, detection and tracking of objects in low Earth orbit, collision avoidance, re-entry monitoring, fragmentation detection and civil-military situational awareness. Deployment is required in the Southern Hemisphere, with the final location to be confirmed. The Department is buying radar equipment and associated services, while separate infrastructure and enabling works are excluded.

NSpOC: Sovereign Sensor - Active RF Radar Capability

Description: **This notice supercedes UK3 Planned Procurement Notice reference 2026/S 000-078126, which was issued on 3rd August and modified on 17th of August.** **This contract is an Exempt Contract within the meaning of the Procurement Act 2023, in accordance with Schedule 2, paragraph 25 of the Act (national security). Accordingly, this procurement does not constitute a covered procurement and the provisions of the Procurement Act 2023 relating to covered procurements do not apply. Where any provisions of the Procurement Act 2023 are expressed to apply more generally to a "procurement", the Authority has determined that those provisions are inapplicable in the circumstances of this procurement, having regard to the fact that the application of any such provision would be inconsistent with, or would undermine the operation of, the national (read more...)

Summary: The Department for Science, Innovation & Technology is procuring a sovereign, high-power active radio-frequency radar capability for the National Space Operations Centre. The requirement covers radar hardware, including antenna, signal generation, timing, processing, power, cooling and thermal systems; radar software and software development; integration with wider Government systems; training; spectrum rights and permissions; cyber assurance; project and contract management; and support for installation and commissioning. The radar will improve UK space surveillance and tracking, space-domain awareness, detection and tracking of objects in low Earth orbit, collision avoidance, re-entry monitoring, fragmentation detection and civil-military situational awareness. Deployment is required in the Southern Hemisphere, with the final location to be confirmed. The Department is buying radar equipment and associated services, while separate infrastructure and enabling works are excluded.

NSpOC: Sovereign Sensor - Active RF Radar Capability

Description: **This notice supercedes UK3 Planned Procurement Notice reference 2026/S 000-009745, which was issued on 3rd February 2026. Please note the timetable provided remains indicative and subject to internal approvals** The UK Space Agency (UKSA), as part of the National Space Operations Centre (NSpOC) programme, intends to commence a competitive procurement for the deployment of a sovereign, high-power (~1 MW class) space surveillance radar in the Southern Hemisphere (final location is still to be determined but bidders should note the requirement to deploy into the Southern Hemisphere) to enhance the UK's Space Surveillance & Tracking (SST) and Space Domain Awareness (SDA) capability. It is expected that the radar system will operate as a key national asset, providing enhanced detection, tracking and custody of resident space objects, particularly small-size debris (read more...)

Summary: The Department for Science, Innovation & Technology is procuring a sovereign, high-power active radio-frequency radar capability for the National Space Operations Centre. The requirement covers radar hardware, including antenna, signal generation, timing, processing, power, cooling and thermal systems; radar software and software development; integration with wider Government systems; training; spectrum rights and permissions; cyber assurance; project and contract management; and support for installation and commissioning. The radar will improve UK space surveillance and tracking, space-domain awareness, detection and tracking of objects in low Earth orbit, collision avoidance, re-entry monitoring, fragmentation detection and civil-military situational awareness. Deployment is required in the Southern Hemisphere, with the final location to be confirmed. The Department is buying radar equipment and associated services, while separate infrastructure and enabling works are excluded.

Supply of Wastewater Sample Systems

Description: United Utilities require the standardisation of the final effluent monitoring stations as part of UU's Project Blueprint programme. Project Blueprint is UU's strategic standardisation programme, focused on creating and deploying standardised assets, systems and solutions across the business. By adopting an industrialised approach to the design, procurement and delivery of assets, Blueprint aims to reduce engineering and commercial effort, improve delivery efficiency, lower whole-life costs and carbon emissions, and enhance operational consistency. All wastewater treatment works require final effluent monitoring. As part of AMP8 we have a large number of sites picking up numeric and phosphorous consents for the first time. Due to these 'first time' and additional consent projects are also coupled with a need to replace/update existing sites monitoring equipment sample systems are required for wastewater. (read more...)

Summary: United Utilities Water Limited intends to procure packaged final effluent monitoring stations for wastewater treatment works across the United Kingdom. The goods will support standardised monitoring under its Project Blueprint programme and AMP8, including sites receiving numeric and phosphorus consents for the first time, as well as replacement or upgraded monitoring equipment. The systems are expected to use United Utilities’ framework instruments, with instruments and displays mounted in glass-reinforced plastic kiosks on suitable backboards. Configurations will include turbidity measurement for biochemical oxygen demand, chemical oxygen demand and suspended solids; ammonia and pH monitoring; and phosphorus-removal monitoring for phosphorus and iron, with space to add pH as an option. The procurement covers analysers, measuring instruments, analysis apparatus and industrial process-control equipment. Work will be delivered across the United Kingdom.

Flow cryometer with cell sorting capability

Description: The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is seeking engagement from suppliers who can provide a flow cytometer with cell sorting capability. The instrument should have capability for measuring and sorting cells using either light scattering and/or fluorescence. The ability to image cells i.e. imaging flow cytometer would be a preferred option. The ability to measure smaller sub-micron particles, for example viruses would be a preferred option.

Summary: NPL Management Limited, the organisation operating the National Physical Laboratory in Teddington, is procuring a flow cytometer with cell-sorting capability for delivery in the United Kingdom. The equipment must measure and sort cells using light scattering and/or fluorescence. An imaging flow cytometer is preferred, allowing cells to be imaged as well as measured. The buyer also prefers equipment able to measure smaller sub-micron particles, such as viruses. This is a goods procurement for laboratory, optical and precision equipment. It will suit manufacturers, specialist laboratory-equipment suppliers and distributors able to provide advanced flow cytometry and cell-sorting systems for scientific or metrology-related use.

Marine Research Vessel Refit, Maintenance, Equipment and Support Services Framework

Description: The National Oceanography Centre (NOC) is looking to establish an open framework for the refit, maintenance, equipping and sustainment of its operational research vessels, including RRS James Cook and RRS Discovery, together with associated marine assets and scientific systems, across their working life. The support sought is expected to include the following broad areas, which are indicative and not exhaustive. Refit and docking support across the classification cycle, including the intermediate and special survey work falling due within it, broadly covering hull, structural and coating work, propulsion and steering intervention, tailshaft and rudder work, and the repair and renewal identified through survey. Both wet berth and dry dock coverage will be needed over the life of the framework, and the structure will be designed to accommodate suppliers offering (read more...)

Summary: The National Oceanography Centre (NOC) intends to establish a framework for refit, maintenance, equipment and support services for its operational research vessels, including RRS James Cook and RRS Discovery, associated marine assets and scientific systems. The expected scope includes refit and docking, hull and structural work, propulsion, steering, tailshafts, rudders, marine engineering, fabrication, pipework, hydraulics, HVAC, electrical systems, interior works, maintenance and commissioning. It also covers original equipment manufacturer and approved-partner support for vessel systems, marine research and survey equipment, and the supply of hardware, spares, components and consumables. Specialist services may include naval architecture, surveying, superintendency, class liaison, project management and engineering consultancy. Work will be carried out at yards, ports and NOC sites in the United Kingdom and overseas, including wet berths and dry docks.

Notice: OUH - Blood Transfusion Analysers MS - Tender Notice

Description: Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (OUH) is seeking to procure a managed service for the provision of a blood transfusion analyser solution with the supply of associated consumables, reagents, training and maintenance services across its hospital sites. The scope of the managed service will be delivered across the John Radcliffe Hospital (Oxford) and Horton General Hospital (Banbury), supporting a 24/7, 365-day blood transfusion laboratory service. The procurement will be awarded as a Managed Service Contract (MSC) and is planned to include, but not be limited to: Supply, installation and commissioning of automated blood transfusion analysers Provision of all reagents, consumables, controls and calibrators Full repair, maintenance and technical support services Integration with existing Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) Staff training, competency support and ongoing technical assistance The (read more...)

Summary: Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is procuring a managed blood transfusion analyser service for its hospital sites at John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford and Horton General Hospital in Banbury. The requirement combines automated blood transfusion analysers with supply, installation and commissioning, all reagents, consumables, controls and calibrators, and full repair, maintenance and technical support. It also covers integration with existing laboratory information management systems, staff training, competency support and ongoing technical assistance. The service must support routine and urgent STAT testing for a resilient 24/7, 365-day blood transfusion laboratory service, with redundancy to maintain continuity if equipment fails. The procurement is for goods and associated pathology, blood analysis and diagnostic services.

NEPO303 Meter Operator Services

Description: The NEPO303 Meter Operator Services Framework will ensure the continuity of a critical service as the current agreement approaches the end of its extended term. The Framework shall support the requirements of NEPO's Member and Associate Authorities for electricity metering and associated data services under prevailing industry settlement arrangements.

Summary: The Association of North East Councils Limited (NEPO) is procuring a national framework for electricity meter operator services. It will support NEPO member and associate authorities, and potentially contracting authorities across all UK administrative regions, with electricity metering and related data services under industry settlement arrangements. The scope covers meter operator, data collection and data aggregation activities, with separate service requirements and pricing for half-hourly and non-half-hourly meters. The framework is intended to maintain continuity of this critical service as the existing agreement reaches the end of its extended term. Work will be delivered across the United Kingdom. The successful supplier will provide a coordinated managed service covering meter data collection, management and reporting for participating public authorities, under common framework terms and conditions.

Tandem Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometer

Description: The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is seeking engagement from suppliers who can provide inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometer with collision reaction cell technology for analysis of trace elements primarily in environmental samples. The instrument should have capability for resolving isobaric interferences via collision/reaction cell with four-channel cell gas control for a range of collision and reaction cell gases and two mass filter quadrupoles, both of which allow for +- 1 amu ion selection control pre- and post-cell. There should be capability for single particle ICP-MS for nanoparticle characterization and high matrix introduction for up to 25% total dissolved solids.

Summary: NPL Management Limited, operator of the National Physical Laboratory in Teddington, is buying a tandem inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometer for laboratory analysis. The equipment must use collision/reaction cell technology to analyse trace elements, primarily in environmental samples, and resolve isobaric interferences. Required features include four-channel control for collision and reaction gases, two mass-filter quadrupoles with ±1 amu ion-selection control before and after the cell, single-particle ICP-MS for nanoparticle characterisation, and high-matrix introduction for samples containing up to 25% total dissolved solids. This is a goods procurement for delivery in the United Kingdom. The requirement is arranged as one lot and covers laboratory, optical and precision equipment, excluding glassware.

Flow cryometer with cell sorting capability

Description: The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is seeking engagement from suppliers who can provide a flow cytometer with cell sorting capability. The instrument should have capability for measuring and sorting cells using either light scattering and/or fluorescence. The ability to image cells i.e. imaging flow cytometer would be a preferred option. The ability to measure smaller sub-micron particles, for example viruses would be a preferred option.

Summary: NPL Management Limited, the organisation operating the National Physical Laboratory in Teddington, is procuring a flow cytometer with cell-sorting capability for delivery in the United Kingdom. The equipment must measure and sort cells using light scattering and/or fluorescence. An imaging flow cytometer is preferred, allowing cells to be imaged as well as measured. The buyer also prefers equipment able to measure smaller sub-micron particles, such as viruses. This is a goods procurement for laboratory, optical and precision equipment. It will suit manufacturers, specialist laboratory-equipment suppliers and distributors able to provide advanced flow cytometry and cell-sorting systems for scientific or metrology-related use.