Award

Technical Support to the UK Link 16 Frequency Clearance Agreement

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Award

08 Nov 2017 at 08:52

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Ministry of Defence, which is seeking technical support for the "Technical Support to the UK Link 16 Frequency Clearance Agreement." This service falls under the services category and primarily pertains to the test and evaluation of military electronic systems. The location for delivery is in the South West of England, specifically in Bristol. The procurement method used is a single tender action, indicating that it is a direct award below the threshold limit. The contract was awarded on 4th October 2017, and the contract period spans from 5th October 2017 to 9th September 2018. The tender period concluded on 1st September 2017.

This contract creates opportunities for businesses that specialise in military electronic systems and technical support services. Businesses with expertise in frequency management, systems evaluation, and related technical services would be well-suited to engage in similar future tenders or contribute to ongoing projects within the Ministry of Defence. The awarded value of £238,803 indicates significant budgetary consideration, marking it as a potential growth avenue for capable firms in the sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Technical Support to the UK Link 16 Frequency Clearance Agreement

Notice Description

This contract Link 16 Frequency Clearance Agreement (FCA) Technical Support is essential to maintain the FCA and includes the requirement to provide technical expertise. The Situational Awareness and Command and Control Delivery Team (SACC DT) is responsible for maintenance of the UK Frequency Clearance Agreement (FCA). This agreement between the UK MOD and the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) defines the acceptable levels of Link 16 transmissions that are permissible in the UK Flight Information Region (FIR). The agreement exists because Link 16 is an unauthorised user in the 960-1215MHz Frequency Band that is allocated to civilian Communication, Navigation and Surveillance (CNS) equipment, and as such Link 16 is only permitted to operate on a tolerable interference basis. The FCA forms part of an overall Frequency Clearance Agreement Safety Management System (FCA SMS) that underpins all Link 16 use. FCA SMS maintenance is fundamental to the continued safe use of Link 16 in the UK FIR and this SOW defines the technical support activities required to maintain and support this.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-322e9a40-ac55-4f1c-96b9-ad81243ee70b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21413fe8-2806-41c1-a393-756b3c2eb7e3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73436000 - Test and evaluation of military electronic systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£238,803 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£238,803 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Nov 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Sep 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Oct 20178 years ago
Contract Period
4 Oct 2017 - 9 Sep 2018 6-12 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 8JE
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified
Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JCSYS

Further Information

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