Award

Spectradynamics Cold Rubidium Clock

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, DSTL, DEFENCE SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY (DSTL)

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14 Dec 2018 at 09:45

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, Defence Science & Technology Laboratory (DSTL) in the United Kingdom has awarded a contract for the "Spectradynamics Cold Rubidium Clock" valued at £347,000. This procurement process concluded on 26th November 2018 and was executed using a negotiated procedure due to the unique technical specifications required. The contract period commenced on 10th December 2018 and runs until 11th December 2018, with the award notice published on 14th December 2018.

This contract presents a unique opportunity for businesses within the advanced technology sector, particularly those specialising in precision timekeeping systems. Suppliers that focus on high-tech military applications or have capabilities in producing atomic clock technology are well-suited to compete in such tenders, although the exclusivity of this contract limited competition to a single supplier. Businesses seeking to expand in the defence industry may consider similar future opportunities to align their offerings with the technical demands set forth by institutions like DSTL.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Spectradynamics Cold Rubidium Clock

Notice Description

DSTL, part of the UK Ministry of Defence, intends to place a contract with SpectraDynamics Inc for the supply of a cold rubidium atomic clock for use in testing the performance of clocks to be used in military environments. It is considered that this contract can be placed using the Negotiated Procedure without Prior Publication of a Contract Notice pursuant to Article 32(2)(b)(ii) of Directive 2014/24/EU (Regulation 32(2)(b)(ii) of the UK Public Contracts Regulations 2015) because competition is absent for technical reasons. This is because only SpectraDynamics Inc produces an atomic clock having the necessary technical characteristics to meet all DSTL's technical requirements for testing the performance of clocks to be used in military environments. Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier and search for the notice with reference 'UK-Salisbury: Timekeeping system.'.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-dabf9ed9-a14a-4ca0-9ca3-e0a378d902de
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/849e80ff-ed0f-4734-afc1-f904b51b36be
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

CPV Codes

35123300 - Timekeeping system

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£347,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£347,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Dec 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Nov 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Nov 20187 years ago
Contract Period
10 Dec 2018 - 11 Dec 2018 30 days
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, DSTL, DEFENCE SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY (DSTL)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
nlimbu@dstl.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+441980957387

Buyer Location

Locality
SALISBURY
Postcode
SP4 0JQ
Post Town
Salisbury
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
Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley
Westminster Constituency
Salisbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPECTRADYNAMICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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