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Project VANAHEIM - Procurement of Radios

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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03 Jun 2025 at 07:44

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract as part of Project VANAHEIM for the procurement of radios, using a call-off method under the CCS Framework RM6116. This procurement falls within the communications equipment industry and involves selective procurement. The contract, valued at £1,124,553, was awarded to L3Harris Communications Systems Limited. It covers the supply and delivery within the South East, United Kingdom, with the award status marked as complete. The key dates span a contract period from 28th May 2025 to 28th May 2028, following the tender's end date of 26th May 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for large-scale communication system suppliers who can deliver robust and high-quality radio equipment suitable for defence purposes. Businesses with experience in handling framework agreements, particularly in collaboration with governmental bodies, will find this procurement process well-suited to their expertise. The selective nature of the procurement suggests that trusted providers with a track record in fulfilling similar sophisticated requirements will be best positioned to compete and benefit from this opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Project VANAHEIM - Procurement of Radios

Notice Description

The Authority are looking to procure a number of radios from L3 Harris, via a direct award under CCS Framework RM6116 (Lot 1.c)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-767b64d6-ad67-4b12-87bc-ea047f709dea
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c11e7459-66c3-4b77-9691-c14bf58d5e16
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
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

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

CPV Codes

32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,124,553 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,124,553 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
27 May 2025 - 28 May 2028 3-4 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2HB
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

L3HARRIS COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS

Further Information

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