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Spectradynamics Cold Rubidium Clock

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

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30 Nov 2018 at 13:09

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, specifically the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL) in Salisbury, UK, has awarded a contract titled "Spectradynamics Cold Rubidium Clock". This procurement, classified under the goods category with the CPV description of "Timekeeping system", involves the provision of a cold rubidium atomic clock necessary for testing military clocks. The tender process was completed as of 26 November 2018, and the contract value stands at £347,000. The contract period is set to commence on 10 December 2018 and conclude on 11 December 2018. The procurement method used was the Negotiated Procedure without Prior Publication of a Contract Notice due to the absence of competition for technical reasons.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in high-tech manufacturing, particularly those specialising in precision instruments and atomic clock technology. Firms with the capability to meet the stringent technical specifications required for military applications would find this contract well-suited for expansion. As the contract has been awarded to SpectraDynamics, Inc., understanding the specific technical characteristics sought by DSTL could allow other potential suppliers to tailor their offerings for future opportunities in this specialised market.

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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-f9a3c994-4fed-4faa-9dd6-4726445d03a4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f2cf92f-dcc5-4d18-96f1-726f87297846
Current Stage
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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
Not specified
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
30 Nov 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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