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Provision of Contractor Logistic Support for the Tactical Network Design Station (TNDS)

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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25 Aug 2021 at 16:38

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Ministry of Defence, which is based in Bristol, England, seeking to award a contract titled "Provision of Contractor Logistic Support for the Tactical Network Design Station (TNDS)." This service falls under the communication and telecommunication industry category, with a total contract value of £1,332,613. The contract was initiated on 2nd August 2021 and will span until 31st July 2026. The procurement method used was a re-let of the current contract, and the tender period concluded on 30th July 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in communication technology and logistical support services, particularly those capable of providing network design solutions. Companies that specialise in telecommunication systems, software development, and logistics would be well-positioned to compete, especially those with experience in supporting military or defence sectors. The active status of the award to DXC Technology Ltd signifies an ongoing need in this area, highlighting potential future tenders in similar domains.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Contractor Logistic Support for the Tactical Network Design Station (TNDS)

Notice Description

There is an enduring requirement for the Joint Data Link Management Organisation to have a network design capability; this is currently provided by DXC's Tactical Data Link Network Design Station (TNDS). The TNDS is a Microsoft Windows-based software application designed and created by DXC (previously HPE) used by Network Planners to import, generate and export Link 16 network designs. The TNDS is operated by 13 Multifunctional Information Distribution System (MIDS) Link 16 nations (see APPENDIX 2). The UK service-user is the Joint Data Link Management Organisation (JDLMO) located at Royal Air Force High Wycombe.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2484388f-32e3-4be5-b2de-f85f732e14a0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37fdd386-68f7-4c5b-9c59-15e83ca43675
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Re-let the current contract
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£1,332,613 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,332,613 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jul 20214 years ago
Contract Period
1 Aug 2021 - 31 Jul 2026 4-5 years
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

DXC TECHNOLOGY

Further Information

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