UKRI-3547 Supply of a X-band Cassegrain Feed Tower & Frequency Selective Sub-Reflector for Chilbolton Observatory
The Chilbolton Observatory staff wish to implement dual frequency operation of the main 25m reflector using S-band at the prime focus point and X-band (8-12GHz) at a cassegrain feed point utilising a frequency selective sub reflector. The contract is to start in February 2024 and the system to be ideally delivered in the order of 10 months or sooner. The total value for this procurement is £470,000.00.
Buyer
UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)
Value
£470,000
Published
20 Nov 2023
Closes
8 Jan 2024
Procurement details
Source
Find a Tender
Region
Swindon
Procurement method
Open
Category
Goods
Contract starts
Not provided
Contract ends
Not provided
CPV classifications
32352100
Parts of radio and radar equipment
Lots
Lot 1 UKRI-3547 Supply of a X-band Cassegrain Feed Tower & Frequency Selective Sub-Reflector for Chilbolton Observatory
£470,000
The Chilbolton observatory operates a 25m diameter, prime focus, parabolic reflector antenna with an F/d ratio of 0.36. The antenna was commissioned in 1967 and has for many years been used with an S-band radar fed from the prime focus point. The main feed is undergoing an upgrade to implement monopulse tracking. At the same time the observatory would like t...
Delivery: Oxfordshire
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