Published date: 19 December 2023

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 26 January 2024, 2pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Radar surveillance equipment - 38115100

Location of contract

South East

Value of contract

£130,000

Procurement reference

BIP831214649

Published date

19 December 2023

Closing date

26 January 2024

Closing time

2pm

Contract start date

8 February 2024

Contract end date

9 September 2024

Contract type

Supply contract

Procedure type

Open procedure

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

The Chilbolton observatory operates a 25m diameter, prime focus, parabolic reflector antenna. This antenna is used as part of a satellite tracking radar which is undergoing a number of upgrades. As part of these upgrades the observatory have a requirement for four S-band receiver protectors with the capability to withstand moderate peak power and very long pulses commensurate with the operation of a high power TWT based transmitter.

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About the buyer

Contact name

STFC Procurement

Address

Science & Technology Facilities Council
Rutherford Appleton Laboratory
Oxford
OX11 0QX
UK

Telephone

+441235446553

Email

STFCprocurement@ukri.org