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UASHLC Resilient C2 - Free Space Optical Comms (FSOC) with Tracking for UAVs - CAN

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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01 Dec 2023 at 08:26

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for the development of Free-Space Optical communications systems for UAS platforms. The contract, valued at £250,000 GBP, was awarded to DIGITAL CONCEPTS ENGINEERING LIMITED. The procurement method used was a selective procedure with a tender period ending on 25th November 2023. The contract runs from 27th November 2023 to 31st March 2024 and the delivery address is in the South West region, United Kingdom.

This tender from the Ministry of Defence presents an opportunity for SMEs and VCSEs in the services industry. Businesses specialising in military research and technology can compete for this contract. The contract value is significant at £250,000 GBP, making it an attractive opportunity for eligible businesses. The procurement process has reached the award stage and is now active, with DIGITAL CONCEPTS ENGINEERING LIMITED winning the contract for this project.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UASHLC Resilient C2 - Free Space Optical Comms (FSOC) with Tracking for UAVs - CAN

Notice Description

This tasking is focussed on the development of Free-Space Optical communications systems which can ultimately be fitted onto UAS platforms.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ca0acfcd-c837-4b49-8567-3a937ef61c2f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e27f847b-99fd-4031-8849-2957c4fd8a04
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73410000 - Military research and technology

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Nov 20232 years ago
Contract Period
27 Nov 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 1-6 months
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
Not specified
Contact Email
toby.love103@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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DIGITAL CONCEPTS ENGINEERING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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