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ADEWS/131 - Fibre Optic Cable

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has completed a procurement process for the provision of new and repair of existing optic fibre cables. The procurement method used was a negotiated procedure without prior publication, with a contract value of £25,000. The contract period runs from December 15, 2023, to March 31, 2024. The main procurement category for this tender is goods, and the procurement stage has reached the award stage as of December 15, 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in optical-fibre cable provision and repair to compete for a contract with the UK Ministry of Defence. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suited for this tender due to the SME suitability indicator. The location for the delivery of services includes various regions such as the United Kingdom, Europe, and British Oversea Territories.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ADEWS/131 - Fibre Optic Cable

Notice Description

Defence Equipment & Support, part of the UK Ministry of Defence, has awarded a contract for provision of new optic fibre cables and repair of existing optic fibre cables.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1d80c096-2746-40a4-893e-2939fb9ce211
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c96ac512-ce0b-4b25-b88f-20c2a3b2123a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

32562100 - Optical-fibre cables for information transmission

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Dec 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Dec 20232 years ago
Contract Period
15 Dec 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8JH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALKER FIBRE OPTIC SPECIALISTS

Further Information

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