Anechoic Chamber Test Facility GNSS Simulator System CFN

Contract summary

Industry

• Global navigation and positioning systems (GPS or equivalent) - 38112100

• Research, testing and scientific technical simulator - 38970000

• Anechoic chamber - 42992200

Location of contract

BS34 8JH

Value of contract

£1,500,000 to £2,000,000

Procurement reference

tender_277964/976669

Published date

13 July 2021

Closing date

13 August 2021

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

1 November 2021

Contract end date

31 March 2024

Contract type

Supply contract

Procedure type

Restricted procedure (above threshold)

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

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Description

The Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S), United Kingdom Global Navigation Satellite System Project Office (UK GNSS PO) has an approved funding line for a modernised Anechoic Chamber Test Facility (ACTF) for Future Multi-Frequency, Multi-Constellation Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) Receiver and Anti-Jam (AJ) System Performance / Platform Vulnerability Testing. As part of the facility modernisation, a new GNSS simulation capability is required.
The GNSS simulator competition is for the purchase of a complete system, including the broadcast antenna; there is no opportunity for product/solution development.
An additional option for support and maintenance from delivery of product will also be included until end of contract (31 March 2024).

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More information

Links

• https://contracts.mod.uk
• Tender notice
• Link to eSourcing Portal

Additional text

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About the buyer

Contact name

Thomas Shields

Address

MOD Abbey wood, Spruce 2B
Bristol
BS34 8JH
England

Telephone

07812 461417

Email

Thomas.Shields101@mod.gov.uk