Tender

For supply and repair of Personal Locator Beacons - OPR

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Tender

02 Mar 2022 at 12:25

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is initiating a procurement process for the supply and repair of Personal Locator Beacons (PLBs), specifically targeting the G2R and Sarbe 6 models. This tender is currently in the active stage and is conducted through a negotiated procedure without prior publication. The contract has an estimated value of £744,166.67 and will span one year, commencing on 23rd March 2022 and concluding on 23rd March 2023. The tender period closes on 12th March 2022, and delivery addresses include locations in the United Kingdom and various territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in telecommunications and electronic maintenance services, particularly those with expertise in radio beacons and spare parts procurement. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, especially those with the technical capability to support refurbishment and repairs. Given the specific requirements and technical knowledge needed for this contract, businesses that can demonstrate familiarity with the G2R and Sarbe 6 systems are well-positioned to compete effectively.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

For supply and repair of Personal Locator Beacons - OPR

Notice Description

service spares and repairs support for the G2R and Sarbe 6 PLBs (Personal Locator Beacons) to current users and platforms. Additional information: The Communications & Situational Awareness (CSA) Project Team within Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S), part of the UK Ministry of Defence, ("the Authority") intends to award a Contract to Orolia SAS (France) ("the Contractor") for the Supply and Repair of G2R and Sarbe 6 Personal Locator Beacons (PLBs). The Contract will extend the services currently provided to the Authority by the contractor for a further period of 1 year to 22nd March 2023. The value of the proposed contract is PS744,166.67. The purpose of the contract is for the provision of maintenance of the current PLBs through refurbishment of current stock and procurement of additional spares where required and not a full replacement of equipment. In accordance with regulation 4 of The Defence and Security Public Contracts (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (SI 2019/697) this procurement falls to be regulated under the provisions of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 as amended (by SI 2019/697 and SI 2020/1450). Prior publication of a contract notice in the Official Journal of the European Union is no longer appropriate. It is considered that the award of the contract without prior publication of a contract notice in the UK e-notification service (in accordance with the relevant legislation) is lawful in accordance with regulation 16(1)(a)(ii) of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 for technical reasons. This is on the basis that Orolia SAS are the Original Equipment Manufacturer and retain the full system design, build and integration expertise and knowledge. Orolia SAS possess the relevant technical know-how and ownership of the brand, designs, drawings, and manufacturing data packs. The Contractor is the only company with access to this propriety information and the necessary knowledge, skills, and tools required to undertake repairs and the provision of spares to meet this requirement. The use of any other PLB in conjunction with the G2R would be incompatible. Sarbe is a registered Trademark owned by Orolia SAS.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-37a35110-f104-43aa-ac20-eccf5a993ac6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fbd4026c-3710-4f68-b36f-c370aec78030
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

32221000 - Radio beacons

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£746,166 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
23 Mar 2022 - 23 Mar 2023 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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