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UKRI-5557 ISAR Software Development
Buyer: UK Research and Innovation →
BuyerUK Research and Innovation
StatusAwarded
DeadlineNot published
ValueValue not published
Published27 Feb 2026
What is being bought
nverse Synthetic Aperture Radar (ISAR) for imaging of satellites in low Earth orbit.
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UKRI-5557 ISAR Software Development
Statuspending
Value£168,726
Contract periodFrom 13 Mar 2026 to 31 Oct 2026
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| OCID | ocds-h6vhtk-05f5be |
|---|---|
| Latest release ID | 017928-2026 |
| Latest release timestamp | Fri Feb 27 2026 13:39:22 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) |
| Source | find-a-tender |
| Official notice URL | Not published |
| Tender status | complete |
| Procurement method | direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Main procurement category | Not published |
| Above threshold | Not published |
| Legal basis | 2023/54 |
| Tender period: start | Not published |
| Tender period: end | Not published |
| Expression of interest deadline | Not published |
| Enquiry deadline | Not published |
| Award period: start | Not published |
| Award period: end | Not published |
| Submission method details | Not published |
| Submission languages | Not published |
| Electronic catalogue policy | Not published |
| Total tender value | Not published |
| Tender lots in source | 1 |
| Tender items in source | 0 |
| Tender documents in source | 0 |
| Awards in latest release | 1 |
| Contracts in latest release | 0 |
| Parties in latest release | 2 |
Notice history
| Date | Event | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| 27 Feb 2026 | award, contract | 017928-2026 |
| 15 Dec 2025 | award, contract | 082910-2025 |
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