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Provision of Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) Technical Support for Frequency Clearance Agreement (FCA)

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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11 Jan 2021 at 11:20

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Ministry of Defence seeking technical support for the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) in maintaining the Frequency Clearance Agreement (FCA). This tender, titled "Provision of Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) Technical Support for Frequency Clearance Agreement (FCA)", falls within the security, fire-fighting, police, and defence equipment category. The contract is based in Bristol, with a contract value of £355,320. The contract commenced on 4th January 2021 and will continue until 3rd January 2023. The procurement method used was an extension to the current contract, completing the award stage on 17th December 2020.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses in the defence and aviation sectors, particularly those providing technical and safety management services related to frequency clearance. Firms with expertise in managing radio frequency systems, alongside experience in compliance with aviation regulations, would be ideally suited to participate in similar procurement processes. This contract may also encourage collaborative ventures between smaller companies and larger entities within the industry, paving the way for growth and innovation in the sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) Technical Support for Frequency Clearance Agreement (FCA)

Notice Description

The Situational Awareness Command and Control Team (SACC DT) must maintain the Frequency Clearance Agreement (FCA) Safety Management System with the Civilian Aviation Authority (CAA) to allow continued use of Link 16 on a tolerable interference basis, JDLMO being the UK MOD principal stakeholder of this document. As part of the MOU with the CAA there is need to ensure that TDL Link 16 transmissions DO NOT interfere with UK NAV AID beacons. The CAA maintains dedicated, prioritised resource to address these requests on behalf of UK MOD. In addition, there is a general evolution of the radio frequency environment, which include potential changes to the operation of the Link 16 system, introduction of new DME equipment and introduction of a new global L-band aviation data communication system all of which will require extensive studies and tests to ensure that continued coexistence of Link 16 equipment and aeronautical CNS systems is not compromised.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75656cbc-8889-4659-a2f5-4ff66c7f29b5
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 - Extension to the current contract
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

35000000 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£355,320 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£355,320 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jan 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Dec 20205 years ago
Contract Period
4 Jan 2021 - 3 Jan 2023 1-2 years
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
Smitha Sundeep
Contact Email
smitha.sundeep103@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0443001674742

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
Not specified

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY

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