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712614450 PNT MUNS Procurement VTN

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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28 Nov 2024 at 15:15

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is undertaking a procurement process for "712614450 PNT MUNS Procurement VTN," classified under diving instruments or accessories. This procurement, conducted through a negotiated procedure without prior publication, seeks to acquire MUNS equipment from Rockwell Collins Australia Pty due to their unique technical capabilities. Key dates include the tender period ending on 8th December 2024, with the contract commencing on 9th December 2024 and concluding on 31st March 2025. The procurement, valued at £160,702.92, will be delivered to the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender offers a significant business growth opportunity, particularly for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), given its suitability for such organisations. Businesses with expertise in creating and integrating military specification GPS receivers, particularly those authorised by the US Government, are best positioned to compete. The project necessitates a specialised supplier due to the technical requirements for underwater navigation systems, thus presenting a niche yet high-value contract in a specialised market.

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Notice Title

712614450 PNT MUNS Procurement VTN

Notice Description

Voluntary Transparency Notice for the single source procurement of MUNS Equipment from Rockwell Collins Australia Pty. The justification for a single source approach on this workstream is for technical reasons. Collins Aerospace (Rockwell Collins Australia Pty) are the OEM of the equipment. No other Mil Spec Maritime Underwater Nav System exists. Collins Aerospace are the only supplier with the required technical ability and approval from US Govt to integrate and deliver a mil spec (M-code) GPS receiver into a handheld underwater dive system. It is considered that the award of the contract without prior publication of a contract notice in the UK e-notification service (in accordance with the relevant legislation) is lawful in accordance with regulation 16(1)(b)(ii) of the DSPCR 2011 for technical reasons.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b921fd2e-ef1f-4499-abc2-965de246e9ff
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0e1d3f3-0320-4daa-a006-7a6c4f03f8e1
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories


CPV Codes

37412240 - Diving instruments or accessories

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£160,702 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 Dec 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
desspace-comrcl@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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