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The Provision of Gibraltar Vessel Tracking System (GVTS)

Ministry of Defence

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06 Jun 2019 at 11:58

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Ministry of Defence, which is seeking suppliers for the "Provision of Gibraltar Vessel Tracking System (GVTS)". This contract falls under the radar industry category, located in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method was selective, employing a competitive procedure with negotiation, and it is currently in the award stage. The contract was awarded to Thales UK Limited on 1st April 2019, with a total contract value of £6,787,000. The in-service date is set for 1st April 2020, with support lasting until 31st March 2025. The tender period concluded on 30th March 2019.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses looking to expand within the defence sector, particularly those specialised in radar systems and associated support services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this contract advantageous due to the procurement's focus on including a diverse range of suppliers. Companies with capabilities in technological solutions for vessel tracking and experience in government contracts would be ideal contenders to compete for this project.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Provision of Gibraltar Vessel Tracking System (GVTS)

Notice Description

The Provision of Gibraltar Vessel Tracking System (GVTS), awarded to Thales UK Limited on 01/04/2019. A Contract Award Notice was published on the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU) on 05/04/2019 under reference 2019/S 068-161129. In Service Date (ISD) is scheduled for 01/04/2020 with the provision of in-service support for a period of five years to 31/03/2025. The Contract has an option for a technical refresh of GVTS and provision for a further five years of in-service support upon completion of the initial five year in-service phase.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e77135ee-d444-4065-8a17-773c6efbffe7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d63cc28-edcd-4cf5-92b5-76df4a814141
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

35722000 - Radar

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,787,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£6,787,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jun 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20197 years ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2019 - 31 Mar 2025 Over 5 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
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8JH
Postcode Area
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
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Thales UK Limited

Further Information

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