Published date: 5 February 2024

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: 1 February 2024, 12am

Contract summary

Industry

  • Radar surveillance equipment - 38115100

Location of contract

South East

Value of contract

£0

Procurement reference

BIP840213664

Published date

5 February 2024

Closing date

1 February 2024

Closing time

12am

Contract start date

15 February 2024

Contract end date

20 December 2024

Contract type

Supply contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (above threshold)

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

This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.

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
England

Telephone

+441235446553

Email

STFCprocurement@ukri.org