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Deployed Bearer of Opportunity (DBoO).

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Award

14 Jul 2021 at 13:30

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process, initiated by the Ministry of Defence, is for the 'Deployed Bearer of Opportunity (DBoO)' project, which falls under the technical computer support services industry category. The contract, valued at £56,745, was awarded to Prolinx Limited and is based in Lichfield, England. This procurement was carried out through a G-Cloud 11 direct award method, with the tender initially submitted by August 7, 2020, and the contract period spanning from August 10, 2020, to August 9, 2021. The status of this tender is now complete.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in deployable communications solutions, particularly those that can integrate with military and civilian systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this tender favourable, especially those with capabilities in secure voice and data communications for medical personnel. Companies that can demonstrate experience in providing similar technical services and are capable of meeting the requirements set by the Ministry of Defence will be well-positioned to compete for future contracts in this sector.

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Notice Title

Deployed Bearer of Opportunity (DBoO).

Notice Description

There is a requirement for a small deployable baseband solution to access RLI services over Bearers of Opportunity; which can integrate with current Med IS equipment and other Military and Civilian communications systems to provide deployed medical personnel with a secure, accredited, reach-back capability, enabling secure voice and data communications both within a Host Nation and to the UK.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bb68236b-0034-405e-a1f3-caa1c58cba36
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9cf3787-6fa5-4ef4-922d-71ab05ff7856
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - G-Cloud 11 Direct Award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72611000 - Technical computer support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£56,745 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£56,745 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Aug 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Aug 20205 years ago
Contract Period
9 Aug 2020 - 9 Aug 2021 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
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LICHFIELD
Postcode
WS14 9PY
Post Town
Walsall
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lichfield
Electoral Ward
Whittington & Streethay
Westminster Constituency
Tamworth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PROLINX

Further Information

Notice Documents

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