Award

701550380

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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23 Aug 2021 at 12:31

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23 Aug 2021 at 11:33

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is procuring services related to support for the Defence Very Low Frequency Received Signal Service and Evolve Assessment and Demonstration Phase. The tender was initiated on 21 May 2021 and is currently active, with completion expected on 31 May 2024. The procurement is categorised under communication and telecommunication equipment, with a total contract value of £4,999,999, and a minimum value of £256,226. This procurement was established through a direct award via a single tender action below the threshold, and the relevant delivery location is in the South West of England.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses in the telecommunications and defence sectors, particularly those offering related services and equipment. Companies with expertise in radio communication and signal services, as well as those with capabilities to support large defence projects, would find this procurement particularly relevant. Given that this is a direct award, businesses that have established relationships with the Ministry of Defence, such as large contractors, may be better positioned to participate in similar tenders in the future.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

701550380

Notice Description

Further details can be requested but will not be published at this time.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5bf63273-79aa-4a7c-9bc9-40f1ccbaecce
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c5c36c8-483a-4f5b-8f1e-143c69d197cb
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

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

CPV Codes

32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,999,999 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£256,226 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 May 20214 years ago
Contract Period
31 May 2021 - 31 May 2024 3-4 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
Claire Howard
Contact Email
claire.howard864@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
03067701851

Buyer Location

Locality
CORSHAM, WILTSHIRE
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BABCOCK COMMUNICATIONS

Further Information

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