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ARCHER Translation Services

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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25 May 2023 at 10:57

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for the "ARCHER Translation Services" project, involving the translation of Technical Defence Documents from Swedish to English. The procurement method used was selective, with a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period runs from 18th May 2023 to 20th July 2023. The total contract value is £14,373.41 GBP. The buying organization is the Ministry of Defence, located in Bristol, England. The procurement stage is at the award phase, with the contract awarded on 17th May 2023.

This translation services contract with the Ministry of Defence presents business growth opportunities for language service providers and companies specializing in defence-related translations. The contract specifications cater to businesses that can efficiently handle technical document translations and have experience working within the defence industry. As the contract has been awarded, interested businesses may explore potential collaboration or subcontracting opportunities with thebigword Group Ltd, the awarded supplier for this project.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ARCHER Translation Services

Notice Description

Translation of Technical Defence Documents for Swedish to English

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6d8132ae-1435-49f7-8bf2-2848b49fa02b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6eb18416-20ac-4cfd-a64b-b1b8bf351b66
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79530000 - Translation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£14,373 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£14,373 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 May 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 May 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 May 20232 years ago
Contract Period
17 May 2023 - 20 Jul 2023 1-6 months
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
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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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THEBIGWORD GROUP

Further Information

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