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Provision Of External Support to the MOD Space Directorate

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Award

07 Jul 2021 at 13:34

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Ministry of Defence, which has issued a tender titled "Provision Of External Support to the MOD Space Directorate." This initiative falls within the technical support services category and is located in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method employed was a single tender action, and the contract was awarded on 13th November 2020, with an active contract period running from 16th November 2020 to 15th November 2021. The total value of the contract is £500,888.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in technical support services, particularly those with experience in the aerospace and defence sectors. Companies that can offer Specialist Space Support, or those that have knowledge in proficiently delivering similar services, would be well-suited to compete. The involvement of a prominent buyer like the Ministry of Defence further enhances the potential for substantial business growth for suppliers in this field.

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Notice Title

Provision Of External Support to the MOD Space Directorate

Notice Description

Defence does not possess the necessary Knowledge, Skills and Experience (KSE) to support the development and successful delivery of its growing Space enterprise. To mitigate this shortfall, it is necessary to obtain additional support from a 'Customer Friend' construct via a Specialist Space Support Agency (SSSA).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5e64837d-bf53-4547-862f-19a00b2584b2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/508173de-f0ca-459f-9f89-099868c4af87
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71356300 - Technical support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£500,888 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Oct 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Nov 20205 years ago
Contract Period
16 Nov 2020 - 15 Nov 2021 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
BUCKS
Postcode
HP14 4UE
Post Town
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward
Ridgeway West
Westminster Constituency
Mid Buckinghamshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE AEROSPACE

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