Official UK procurement notice
UKRI-4037 Chilbolton Observatory 25m Antenna Drive System Upgrade
Authority: UK Research and Innovation (Central government)
What is being bought
Published requirement descriptionThe fully steerable 25m antenna situated at the Chilbolton Observatory in Hampshire requires an upgrade to the antenna drive system. The requirement is varied in its nature with several details of hardware, protection systems, lubrication, interfaces, and software.
CPV: Parts of radio and radar equipment
The lotProcurement structure
single lot · value publishedLot #1The fully steerable 25 m antenna situated at the Chilbolton Observatory in Hampshire…Published value£450,000
The fully steerable 25 m antenna situated at the Chilbolton Observatory in Hampshire is used both as a radar for meteorological measurement and satellite tracking. Although the system has served well, some new demands on its performance cannot be met with the existing hardware and software. Also, many of the drive system components are near end-of-life, hence the need for an upgrade. The purpose of this procurement is to provide a detailed specification for the upgrade to the antenna drive system. The requirement is varied in its nature with several details of hardware, protection systems, lubrication, interfaces, and software. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/E7N2M4X69Z ↗
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record · publisher note attached- Procedure method
- Open procedure
- Legal basis
- CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
- Procurement category
- Goods
- Notice status
- Closed
- Procurement threshold
- Unspecified in notice
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Stand-alone contract (no framework)
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Yes (GPA)
- Recurring procurement
- No (one-off requirement)
- First published
- 28 May 2024, 19:05 BST
- Last source update
- 1 Jul 2024, 12:05 BST
- Award evaluation window
- 4 Jul 2024 – …
- Authority reference
UKRI-4037- FTS notice number
2024/S 000-019934- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-046bdeFind a Tender
- Electronic trading
- e-invoicing allowed
Publisher note: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Parts-of-radio-and-radar-equipment./E7N2M4X69Z To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/E7N2M4X69Z GO Reference: GO-2024528-PRO-26336218
How it was run
Official notice- Submission deadline
- 11 Jul 2024, 11:00 BST
- Submission channel
- {"written"}
- Accepted languages
- en
- Bid validity
- 90 days from the deadline
- Bids opened
- 4 Jul 2024, 11:00 BST
Timeline
1 Jul 2024 → 11 Jul 2024 · 3 dates- Notice published1 Jul 2024, 12:05 BST
- Bids opened4 Jul 2024, 11:00 BST
- Submission deadline11 Jul 2024, 11:00 BST
Notice history
1 event · 2 releases on Find a Tender- Deadline moved to 11 Jul 2024, 11:00 BST1 Jul 2024, 12:05 BST+7 days · was 4 Jul 2024, 11:00 BST
Published amendments (1 · 1 deadline change)
| When | What | Before | After | Shift |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | DeadlineIV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate · IV.2.2) | 4 Jul 2024 | 11 Jul 2024 | +7 d |
| — | Bid openingIV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders · IV.2.7) | 4 Jul 2024 | 11 Jul 2024 | +7 d |
The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Parts-of-radi…
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Dispute resolution & review bodies
- UK Research & InnovationReview body
Official documents & specifications
Official links; attachments are not copiedNo document links were published on the notice.