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Provision of External Communications (ECS) UHF Satcom & Project solution for Combat Systems Development and Integration Facility (CSDIF)

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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14 Aug 2023 at 09:02

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for the provision of External Communications (ECS) UHF Satcom & Project solution for Combat Systems Development and Integration Facility in Corsham, Wiltshire, United Kingdom. The contract, classified under Radio equipment, was valued at GBP 3,040,546.89, with a tender period ending on May 22, 2023, and a contract period from May 25, 2023, to March 31, 2024. The procurement method used was Other - Exempt Procurement.

This contracting process presents an opportunity for businesses in the services industry, particularly those specialising in radio equipment and project solutions, to engage with the Ministry of Defence. The contract, awarded to STS Defence Limited, indicates a focus on large-scale providers. Businesses interested in Defence-related projects and based in the South West region of the UK may find this tender aligns with their expertise and capabilities.

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Notice Title

Provision of External Communications (ECS) UHF Satcom & Project solution for Combat Systems Development and Integration Facility (CSDIF)

Notice Description

To support the delivery of the Combat System (CS), the initial provisioning of UHF SATCOM and Project equipment required for Integration activities at the CS Development and Integration Facility (CSDIF) is required. Defence Digital have been requested to deliver a UHF SATCOM system, testing & Project solution.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c278e5c2-792a-403c-9f9a-ed4b6d92fc65
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c7f9e58-4f6a-4a3e-8af8-e1fc505260e9
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 - Exempt Procurement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

32344210 - Radio equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,040,546 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,027,031 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 May 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 May 20232 years ago
Contract Period
24 May 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 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
Claire Howard
Contact Email
claire.howard864@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CORSHAM, WILTSHIRE
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
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Corsham Ladbrook
Westminster Constituency
Chippenham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STS DEFENCE

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