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Contract 705248451 CONTRACTOR LOGISTIC SUPPORT FOR THE PROVISION, MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND POST DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE BELIZE TRAINING AREAS DIGITAL RADIO SYSTEM AT BRITISH ARMY TRAINING SUPPORT UNIT BELIZE (BATSUB)

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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16 Sep 2022 at 10:59

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, UK, has initiated a tender titled Contract 705248451 for contractor logistic support for the provision, maintenance, repair, and post-design services for the Belize Training Areas Digital Radio System at British Army Training Support Unit Belize (BATSUB). This tender falls within the maintenance services of radio-communications equipment category, with an estimated contract value of £500,000 per annum. The procurement method is a negotiated procedure without prior publication, with the tender period ending on September 26, 2022. The contract period is set to start on November 1, 2022, and end on October 31, 2023.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses, especially those located in Belize with expertise in radio communication systems. Businesses capable of providing fully managed, end-to-end digitised radio communication systems and associated support services would be well-suited to compete. Considering the critical nature of the equipment for military training exercises, proximity to Belize for timely repairs is a key requirement. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) could find this tender particularly suitable, given the emphasis on local presence and technical expertise demanded by the procurement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract 705248451 CONTRACTOR LOGISTIC SUPPORT FOR THE PROVISION, MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND POST DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE BELIZE TRAINING AREAS DIGITAL RADIO SYSTEM AT BRITISH ARMY TRAINING SUPPORT UNIT BELIZE (BATSUB)

Notice Description

VOLUNTARY TRANSPARENCY NOTICE for Contract 705248451. A VTN has been issued on Find a Tender Service for CONTRACTOR LOGISTIC SUPPORT FOR THE PROVISION, MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND POST DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE BELIZE TRAINING AREAS DIGITAL RADIO SYSTEM AT BRITISH ARMY TRAINING SUPPORT UNIT BELIZE (BATSUB). Defence Digital Networks Commercial - Strategic Services (Radios), part of the UK Ministry of Defence, intends to award a contract to Belize Communication & Security Ltd for the duration of 1 year (+ a 1 year option period) to for the procurement of a fully managed, end to end (leased) digitised radio communication system for the British Army Training Support Unit Belize (BATSUB), to include ongoing training of personnel; replacement, repair and technical management of the infrastructure equipment, software and hardware. The system will allow flexibility (multi users and groups), control, intelligent audio routing, robust, and interference free communications. The contract is estimated to be valued at PS500,000 per annum (five hundred thousand pounds per annum). In accordance with the provisions of The Public Procurement (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 SI No. 2020/1319, this procurement falls to be regulated under the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 as amended (in particular by SI 2020/1319). 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 (as required by the relevant legislation) is lawful in accordance with regulation 32(b)(ii) of the PCR 2015 because competition is absent for technical reasons. It is essential for the requirement that the supplier be located in Belize in order to meet the required response times for repairs to equipment, which is critical to maintaining the health and safety of personnel undertaking military training exercises in country. Belize Communication and Security Ltd is the only supplier able to fulfil the requirement as it has the requisite resources, infrastructure and technical expertise required and due to its location and is the only supplier able to meet the timescales for this procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6600f6b-0237-42b4-b928-8f525f8dc25b
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50333000 - Maintenance services of radio-communications equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Sep 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Sep 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2022 - 31 Oct 2023 6-12 months
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
CORSHAM
Postcode
SN13 9NR
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Corsham Ladbrook
Westminster Constituency
Chippenham

Further Information

Notice Documents

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