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BF Maritime Cutters Communications

HOME OFFICE

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20 Jan 2020 at 15:15

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by the Home Office, focuses on the provision of satellite communications for four maritime cutters, detailed under the title "BF Maritime Cutters Communications." This contract, which falls under the services category related to satellite communications equipment (CPV code 32531000), was executed through a direct procurement method involving a single tender action, as it was below the threshold. The contract was awarded on 11 November 2019, with a completion date set for 10 May 2020, and the total contract value was £71,988. The primary location for delivery includes multiple regions within the UK and overseas territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses with expertise in satellite communications and support services, particularly those capable of providing technical solutions and ongoing maintenance for maritime applications. While SMEs and VCSEs were not suited for this particular contract, larger firms specialising in satellite technologies and maritime communications systems may find aligning their services with the UK's strategic maritime operations advantageous for future contracts similar in scope.

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Notice Title

BF Maritime Cutters Communications

Notice Description

Provision of satellite communications to four (4) Cutters, to include support services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-aba4ef0e-c5ee-4909-8b5a-44780c6db9a9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8c011e0-db08-443f-954f-b3ea681b8704
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

32531000 - Satellite communications equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£71,988 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£71,988 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Oct 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Nov 20196 years ago
Contract Period
11 Nov 2019 - 10 May 2020 6-12 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
HOME OFFICE
Contact Name
Christine Flaherty
Contact Email
christine.flaherty@homeoffice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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