# UKRI-3647 S-Band Receiver Protectors

> Tender notice from UK public-sector procurement sources.

## Key facts

- Public buyer: [BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED](/buyers/bip-solutions-limited/contract-awards)
- Published: 5 February 2024
- Planned start: 15 February 2024
- Planned end: 20 December 2024
- Stage: open_tender
- Procurement category: goods
- Notice ID: d452b31b-ebd5-4732-89c8-8dc39ddc03b1-719992
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e29ed029-6b98-4e16-8155-a49917b108a4

## 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\.

## Related contract awards

- [GB-Sheffield: Project Trellis](/contracts/ocds-b5fd17-5c952244-ca97-4d15-9c58-ec9f394c54a4): BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED
- [GB-Sheffield: Project Sand](/contracts/ocds-b5fd17-1ee73634-8f45-420f-9918-baec0d80012a): BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED
- [2026-10 Building Works, Supplies & Services including specialists and consultancy](/contracts/ocds-b5fd17-2be7317d-b9c5-492b-8524-6b1659920178): BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED

## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d452b31b-ebd5-4732-89c8-8dc39ddc03b1-719992)