Section one: Contracting authority/entity
one.1) Name, addresses and contact point(s)
Ministry of Defence
Space Delivery Team, Spruce 1C, MoD Abbey Wood
Bristol
BS34 8JH
Contact
Mr Doug Kershaw
For the attention of
Kershaw Doug
Email(s)
Country
United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
General address of the contracting authority/entity
Address of the buyer profile
Further information
Further information can be obtained from the above mentioned contact point(s)
one.2) Type of the contracting authority
Other type
Space Delivery Team, Defence Equipment and Support
one.3) Main activity
Defence
one.4) Contract award on behalf of other contracting authorities/entities
The contracting authority/entity is purchasing on behalf of other contracting authorities/entities:
No
Section two: Object
two.1) Title attributed to the contract by the contracting authority/entity:
Project OBERON
two.2) Type of contract and location of works, place of delivery or of performance
Supplies
Main site or location of works, place of delivery or of performance
Space Delivery Team, Defence Equipment and Support, Ministry of Defence.
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
two.3) Information on framework agreement
The notice involves the establishment of a framework agreement: No
two.4) Short description of nature and scope of works or nature and quantity or value of supplies or services
The UK MOD are developing a space-based Intelligence Surveillance and Recognisance (ISR) capability. To support the development of this capability, Dstl have provided UK defence with ISR mission options, one of which is OBERON.
The Oberon mission will develop and deliver a Day/Night, all weather capable, high-performance SAR satellite capability, providing freedom of action to conduct ISR activities and demonstrate an operational capability to defence forces. This will enable the development of Defence requirements and, in addition, support allied partner activities.
The Oberon mission is planned to consist of three satellites flying in a close cluster formation. Each satellite will carry a primary SAR and, desirably, a secondary passive RF payload.
OBERON will provide a platform for Defence to explore and develop novel and improved ISR solutions to meet Defence requirements. OBERON will be a constituent part of the future ISR constellation under programme ISTARI and will provide underpinning capabilities for future generations of UK MOD ISR platforms.
Approvals are ongoing - Estimated cost currently unknown.
Estimated value excluding VAT
£0
two.5) Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)
- 34712000 - Spacecraft, satellites and launch vehicles
two.6) Scheduled date for start of award procedures and duration of the contract
End date: 28 February 2025
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions relating to the subcontract
three.1.1) Main financing conditions and payment arrangements and/or reference to the relevant provisions governing them:
Financing conditions and payment terms will be outlined within the terms and conditions of the Framework Agreement, and specific Framework call-off tasking documentation.
Section six: Complementary information
six.1) Information about European Union funds
The contract is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
six.2) Additional information
The Contracting Authority intends to use an e-Tendering system in this procurement exercise, please visit www.contracts.mod.uk for full details and to register your interest in this procurement.
six.3) Information on general regulatory framework
Relevant governmental Internet sites where information can be obtained
Tax legislation
https://www.legislation.gov.uk/all?title=tax
HM Revenue and Customs
Internet address
Environmental protection legislation
https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/contents
ACAS
Internet address
https://www.gov.uk/pay-and-work-rights
Employment protection and working conditions
Employment protection (hse.gov.uk)
Environment Agency
Internet address
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/environment-agency