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Procurement and Support of installation of Link 16 Joint Tactical Radio System Mobile Crates

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, ISTAR, SITUATIONAL AWARENESS COMMAND AND CONTROL (SACC) DELIVERY TEAM

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28 Jul 2021 at 20:50

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Ministry of Defence, specifically the ISTAR, Situational Awareness Command and Control (SACC) Delivery Team, which has awarded a contract for the procurement and support of ten Link 16 Joint Tactical Radio System Mobile Crates. This initiative falls under the category of Tactical Command, Control, and Communication Systems and is based in Bristol, South East England. The contract, valued at £1.5 million, was awarded on 31st March 2021, with the contract period commencing on 1st April 2021 and concluding on 31st March 2022. This procurement was initiated through a tender process, which has now reached the award stage.

This contract presents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the telecommunications and defence sectors, particularly those that specialise in advanced communication systems and maritime technology. Companies capable of providing high-quality tactical command and control solutions would be well-suited to compete in future tenders related to similar projects. Engaging in such contracts can facilitate business growth and collaboration with government entities, further enhancing service offerings in the defence industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Procurement and Support of installation of Link 16 Joint Tactical Radio System Mobile Crates

Notice Description

The Secretary of State for Defence intends to award a contract to Viasat UK Ltd for the provision of quantity ten Link 16 Joint Tactical Radio System (JTRS) Mobile Crates, for the T45 and QEC platforms under the Maritime Multi-Link (MML) Project. This is the only product currently on the market that meets both the technical requirement and access size restrictions of both the T45 and QEC platforms, mitigating the need to cut metal and reducing the risk of installation. The Cyber Risk profile is Very Low. The reference for the RA is: RAR-J9K6MBSB. 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-Bristol: Tactical Command, Control and Communication systems.'.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/286f6286-862d-4cea-b6e2-29561822e6f3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

35712000 - Tactical command, control and communication systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 6-12 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, ISTAR, SITUATIONAL AWARENESS COMMAND AND CONTROL (SACC) DELIVERY TEAM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VIASAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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