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Provision of the Deployed Bearer of Opportunity

THE DEFENCE MEDICAL SERVICES

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18 Aug 2023 at 14:33

Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Medical Services has awarded a contract for the provision of the Deployed Bearer of Opportunity, a small deployable baseband solution to access Restricted LAN Interconnect services, with a total value of £38,400. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is from 10th August 2023 to 10th August 2024, with the tender period ending on 9th August 2023. PROLINX LIMITED, a UK-based company, won the contract, creating opportunities for SMEs and businesses in the radio, television, communication, and telecommunication equipment industry.

This tender by The Defence Medical Services offers business growth opportunities for suppliers like PROLINX LIMITED, who are suitable for SMEs. The contract award signifies a completed stage in the procurement process, allowing the winning company to provide the required deployable solution. Businesses in the technology and communication sectors, particularly those focusing on secure voice and data communications, would find this tender well-suited for competition due to the specific nature of the project and the importance of secure military communications.

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Notice Title

Provision of the Deployed Bearer of Opportunity

Notice Description

There is a requirement for a small deployable baseband solution to access Restricted LAN Interconnect (RLI) services; which can integrate with current equipment and other Military and Civilian communications systems to provide deployed medical personnel with a secure, accredited, reach-back capability, enabling secure voice and data communications both within a Host Nation and to the UK.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-068876c5-49fc-4545-be87-e7be14884d20
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/363fc496-c38f-4e46-81a9-0e8ca34ffb5d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment


CPV Codes

32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£38,400 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£38,400 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Aug 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Aug 20232 years ago
Contract Period
9 Aug 2023 - 10 Aug 2024 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE DEFENCE MEDICAL SERVICES
Contact Name
Thomas Rockett
Contact Email
thomas.rockett101@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
07479400858

Buyer Location

Locality
LICHFIELD
Postcode
WS14 9PY
Post Town
Walsall
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lichfield
Electoral Ward
Whittington & Streethay
Westminster Constituency
Tamworth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PROLINX

Further Information

Notice Documents

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