Award

713287451 AN/PRC 167 to UK specification, with SAASM GPS, UK MMR Waveforms and ancillaries.

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Award

31 Jan 2025 at 13:08

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has completed the procurement process for the provision of AN/PRC 167 radios to UK specification, including SAASM GPS, UK MMR Waveforms, and ancillary equipment. The contract, with a value of GBP 9,003,352.25, was awarded to L3 HARRIS TECHNOLOGIES under the CCS Framework RM6116 - Network Services 3 (NS3) using a selective procurement method. The procurement process is in the award stage, with the contract period running from 15th November 2024 to 15th November 2025. The procurement falls under the industry category of portable radios (CPV code 32344280) and covers multiple delivery locations, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the rest of the world, and the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the electronics and communication equipment sectors, particularly those specialising in secure and advanced radio technology. SMEs were considered suitable for this procurement, allowing smaller enterprises to participate and potentially secure contracts within specialised government frameworks. Winning such contracts can lead to substantial business growth, providing both financial benefits and the prestige of supplying vital equipment to the Ministry of Defence. Businesses with expertise in secure communications and a track record of delivering high-quality equipment within stringent specifications are well-suited to compete for such opportunities in future procurement exercises.

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Notice Title

713287451 AN/PRC 167 to UK specification, with SAASM GPS, UK MMR Waveforms and ancillaries.

Notice Description

Contract Award Notice for the Procurement of AN/PRC 167 to UK specification, with SAASM GPS, UK MMR Waveforms and ancillaries. Placed through a CCS Framework RM6116 - Network Services 3 (NS3)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ddbab01d-1bbf-4267-aae7-8134fbca1a14
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8fedf7a-3d2e-41b9-910e-ea4e05fc3e33
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment


CPV Codes

32344280 - Portable radios

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£9,003,352 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£9,003,352 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
15 Nov 2024 - 15 Nov 2025 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
Dale Lewis
Contact Email
dale.lewis176@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
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

L3 HARRIS TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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