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Ka-Band Propagation Analysis

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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26 Jul 2024 at 07:32

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, located in Corsham, England, has completed the procurement process for "Ka-Band Propagation Analysis" under the Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6235. The tender, classified under CPV code 73000000 (Research and development services and related consultancy services), has progressed to the Award stage. The contract was awarded to Atheras Analytics, an SME based in Oxfordshire, for a total value of £96,600. The contract period is set to run from 10th July 2024 to 10th October 2024, focusing on analysing propagation conditions at selected sites to ascertain the annual frequency, duration, and depth of rain fade. Key dates in the procurement process included the tender period ending on 19th April 2024 and the award date on 26th June 2024.

This tender offers fertile ground for businesses specializing in research and development services, particularly those with expertise in telecommunications and propagation analysis. SMEs similar to Atheras Analytics, which can provide detailed consultancy services on frequency and environmental factors affecting data transmission, are well-positioned to benefit from such opportunities. Participation in selective procurement processes and government frameworks can significantly enhance a company's portfolio, providing a steady stream of high-value projects and facilitating growth through exposure to government contracts.

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Notice Title

Ka-Band Propagation Analysis

Notice Description

The scope is limited to an analysis of propagation conditions at sites to enable an accurate picture of the frequency, duration and depth of rain fade to be expected at sites over the course of a year. The contract was awarded from a Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6235.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7491d64f-d634-4a03-9c09-b06aa9d73e33
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e420a69-f5cd-4193-8d5c-be9b9383e614
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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£96,600 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£96,600 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jun 20241 years ago
Contract Period
9 Jul 2024 - 10 Oct 2024 1-6 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
CORSHAM
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Corsham Ladbrook
Westminster Constituency
Chippenham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ATHERAS ANALYTICS

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