Scope
Description
Procurement of Integrated miniature eLORAN GNSS Receiver and Antenna.
Roke Manor Research hold the IP for the multi-GNSS / eLORAN receiver and antenna that is required by the programme. This equipment was developed through the UK-European Space Agency Navigation Innovation Support Programme to specific UK specification for miniaturization, noise reduction and assurance
Contract 1. eLoran Antenna and Receiver systems
Supplier
Contract value
- £800,000 excluding VAT
- £960,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
12 November 2025
Contract dates
- 13 November 2025 to 31 May 2026
- 6 months, 18 days
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 34933000 - Navigation equipment
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Justification for not setting key performance indicators
Contract value less than £5 million
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Direct award justification
Single supplier - intellectual property or exclusive rights
Roke is the only UK manufacturer of eLORAN receivers and owns the IP for eLoran-GNSS Receivers. They developed the IP for this particular miniature eLoran receiver and antenna under the Navigation Innovation Support Programme (NAVISP) which is ESA funding specifically intended to allow UK companies to develop products and retain IP
Supplier
Roke Manor Research
- Companies House: 00267550
Roke Manor, Old Salisbury Lane
Romsey
SO51 0ZN
United Kingdom
Email: info@roke.co.uk
Region: UKJ36 - Central Hampshire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. eLoran Antenna and Receiver systems
Contracting authority
Department for Science, Innovation & Technology
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVWZ-3216-PVQL
22 Whitehall
London
SW1A 2EG
United Kingdom
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Organisation type: Public authority - central government