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Transparency Notice Only: Project Apolaki Optical Technology Trial Support

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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30 Jun 2021 at 14:34

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Transparency Notice Only: Project Apolaki Optical Technology Trial Support" was initiated by the Ministry of Defence in the United Kingdom. This project falls under the industry category of Research services and involves a direct procurement method through a single tender action. The contract, valued at £32,228, has been awarded to QinetiQ Limited, with the contract period commencing on 25th November 2020 and concluding on 5th March 2021. The award notice was published on 30th June 2021 and the relevant field trials are planned for October at a specified training area in the South West region.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially those specialised in advanced communications technologies like Free Space Optical Commutations (FSOC) and LiFi. Companies involved in the supply of equipment and technical expertise for military and research applications would be well-suited to participate in similar future tenders. Those with experience in innovative research services may find avenues for growth by engaging in the evolving landscape of military communication capabilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Transparency Notice Only: Project Apolaki Optical Technology Trial Support

Notice Description

Free Space Optical Commutations (FSOC) and LiFi are emerging capability in the wider military and specialist user toolbox of communication capabilities. The very nature of how these capabilities work in comparison to RF communications means that there are inherent advantages and some disadvantages to the technology. This has led to MAB purchasing some COTS equipment to trial and test use cases prior to adoption. MAB intends to run some field trials of FSOC and LiFi COTS equipment around October at a training area specified by the customer. While MAB can conduct the set up and functional aspects of the trials they require support from QinetiQ in order to conduct the specialist technical parts of the testing. The technical parts of the testing will require use of equipment that is not owned by either DSTL or MAB and so QinetiQ will need to provide this equipment and also analysis the test data. Sole Source Contract to QinetiQ Ltd

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3b530b5b-b7cc-4740-9ff3-788fceeb9d13
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7300bf6-b0e3-4d76-bae5-c82ba226d77d
Current Stage
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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

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£32,228 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£32,228 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Nov 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Nov 20205 years ago
Contract Period
25 Nov 2020 - 5 Mar 2021 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
SWINDON
Postcode
SN6 8LA
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Vale of White Horse
Electoral Ward
Watchfield & Shrivenham
Westminster Constituency
Witney

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

QINETIQ

Further Information

Notice Documents

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