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Anechoic Chamber Test Facility GNSS Simulator System

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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20 Dec 2021 at 14:23

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for the "Anechoic Chamber Test Facility GNSS Simulator System," classified under the research, testing and scientific technical simulator category. The procurement was undertaken using a limited negotiated procedure without prior publication, particularly due to the absence of suitable tenders in a restricted procedure. The contract, amounting to £1,230,000, is set to commence on 14 December 2021 and run until 31 July 2023. This award follows the submission period which ended on 22 October 2021, located in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant business opportunity for companies specialising in simulation technologies and defence contracting. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in particular may find avenues for growth, especially those that can provide innovative solutions or services related to government defence contracts. Given the procurement method and the specific requirements outlined, businesses with expertise in high-tech systems and capabilities in tender compliance would be well-positioned to compete in future contracting processes within this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Anechoic Chamber Test Facility GNSS Simulator System

Notice Description

Anechoic Chamber Test Facility GNSS Simulator System Awarded Contract to Spirent Communications PLC Additional information: The aforementioned contract has been placed using the negotiated procedure without prior publication pursuant to Article 28(1)(e) of Directive 2009/81/EC (Regulation 16(1)(a)(i) of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011): In the absence of tenders, suitable tenders or applications in response to a restricted procedure. The Authority conducted a Restricted competition for the Anechoic Chamber Test Facility GNSS Simulator System. One Tender was received, which, when evaluated following the published evaluation criteria, was deemed non-compliant. It is considered that pursuant to Regulation 16(1)(a)(i) of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011, the Authority concluded negotiations with Spirent Communications PLC to achieve a compliant bid.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5f908428-563d-4ce2-9d1f-70d3c995cbb3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b50552f3-ad77-468c-87c8-dc9ee8a644e8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

38970000 - Research, testing and scientific technical simulator

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,230,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,230,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Dec 20214 years ago
Contract Period
14 Dec 2021 - 31 Jul 2023 1-2 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
Thomas Shields
Contact Email
thomas.shields101@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPIRENT COMMUNICATIONS

Further Information

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