Award

Link 16 Comms Experimentation

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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02 Mar 2022 at 13:40

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Link 16 Comms Experimentation" contract has been successfully completed by the Ministry of Defence, classified under technical services within the telecommunications industry. This tender utilised a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement, with a total contract value of £990,808. The contract period commenced on 15th February 2022 and will conclude on 15th February 2023. The tender period ended on 14th February 2022, with the location being Portsmouth, England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the technology and telecommunications sectors. Businesses that specialise in technical services, especially those with experience in defence contracts or related frameworks, would be well-suited to compete in future tenders. The successful award to Sierra Nevada Corporation Mission Systems UK, Ltd illustrates the competitive landscape and the potential for new suppliers to enter this growing market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Link 16 Comms Experimentation

Notice Description

Notice of contract awarded under CCS G-Cloud Framework

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cca43148-37ac-4ef6-9eed-b93b1109b513
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6d80510-521d-419d-a0e0-d1b055ca710e
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71356000 - Technical services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£990,808 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£990,808 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Feb 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Feb 20224 years ago
Contract Period
15 Feb 2022 - 15 Feb 2023 1-2 years
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PORTSMOUTH
Postcode
PO2 8BY
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Nelson
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SIERRA NEVADA CORPORATION MISSION SYSTEMS

Further Information

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