Tender

Underwater and Overland Communications

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, SHIPS, MARITIME COMBAT SYSTEMS (MCS) TEAM

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Tender

27 Apr 2020 at 12:50

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, Ships, Maritime Combat Systems (MCS) Team is seeking suppliers for a tender titled "Underwater and Overland Communications" within the communications equipment industry. This procurement process is currently active and is at the Tender stage, with bids due by 5th October 2020. The project involves procuring a sub-surface and surface communications system, required to facilitate secure two-way communication between military divers and their support vessel, based in the South West of the United Kingdom. The contract is valued at £5 million, with a contract period commencing on 4th January 2021 and concluding on 3rd January 2022.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in communication systems, particularly those that offer innovative and secure technologies suitable for underwater application. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the tender has been identified as suitable for such businesses. Companies with expertise in developing user-friendly and transportable communication solutions, especially those that can operate effectively in challenging marine environments, will find this opportunity particularly advantageous for growth and expansion in the defence sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Underwater and Overland Communications

Notice Description

The Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) Underwater Electronic Warfare (UEW) Delivery Team (DT) is considering procuring a sub-surface/surface communications system to enable text-based duplex communications between military divers, their safety support vessel and a 3rd party land-based unit. A small, on-the-man, diveable communications system is required to provide secure two-way messaging between divers whilst submerged and their surface safety boat, it must also provide encrypted beyond line of sight messaging via Short Burst Data (SBD) services to a 3rd party land based unit, preferably whilst the divers remain submerged. An easily transportable and suitably marinised boat located on the surface safety vessel must be able to communicate with the submerged divers and automatically relay messages sent between the divers and the 3rd party land-based unit. The system must be user-configurable, easy to operate and not compromise the safety of the military divers equipment. Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier and search for the notice with reference 'UK-Bristol: Communications equipment.'.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6d1c0294-f943-4040-b96c-d72bc56c99c5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d437dcdf-3a94-4d0d-bae9-cfd26926b598
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

32570000 - Communications equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Apr 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Oct 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Jan 2021 - 3 Jan 2022 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, SHIPS, MARITIME COMBAT SYSTEMS (MCS) TEAM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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