Official UK procurement notice
Development of the mathematical models for eLORAN groundwave and skywave propagation
Authority: Department for Science, Innovation & Technology (Central government)
What is being bought
Published requirement descriptionFunded research project to develop advanced mathematical models for eLoran signal propagation, focusing on; the overlap zone (where ground and sky wave signals mix) and multi-layer environments (e.g., ice and seawater).
The lotProcurement structure
single lot · no lot value publishedLot #1Awarded
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record- Procedure method
- Direct award
- Legal basis
- UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
- Notice status
- Awarded without competition
- Procurement threshold
- Unspecified in notice
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Stand-alone contract (no framework)
- Competition type
- Direct award (no call for competition)
- GPA / WTO covered
- Unspecified in notice
- Recurring procurement
- Unspecified in notice
- First published
- 24 Feb 2026, 10:25 GMT
- Last source update
- 24 Feb 2026, 10:25 GMT
- FTS notice number
2026/S 000-016364- Latest notice
- Transparency notice (UK5)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-065ac5Find a Tender
- Why no open competition
- Single Suppliers Technical Reasons
- Published justification
Extensive research was conducted for alternative sources. Mathematical modelling is ubiquitous in the marketplace, however the specific type required is quite specialised. Other sources considered have none of have the combined expertise in mathematic modelling of RF (Radio Frequency) propagation. Other groups considered have experience in wave dynamics and propagation, but do not have experience with electromagnetic modelling.
Notice history
2 events · 1 release on Find a Tender · since 24 Feb 2026- Transparency notice published24 Feb 2026, 10:25 GMTUK5
- Contract signature expected2 Mar 2026, 23:59 GMTscheduled
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast| Awarded to | Value | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY TECHNICAL SERVICES LIMITED3 Mar 2026 – 31 Mar 2026 | £99,000 | — | Standstill |
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Bidders & participating suppliers
1 commercial party on the notice- Cambridge University Technical Services Limited (CUTS)Awarded supplier
Official documents & specifications (1)
Official links; attachments are not copiedNotices published for this procedure
- Transparency notice Transparency notice on Find a Tender