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713879450 THPS SU BOOM MICS - CCS call-off

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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19 Mar 2025 at 17:36

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has concluded the procurement process for the supply of tactical command, control, and communication systems, specifically 3M™ Headset kits for ComTac. This included a call-off contract awarded under the Crown Commercial Services Framework Agreement RM6116 - Lot 1c, valued at £2,312,349.98 (inc VAT). The awarded supplier is Radiocoms Systems Limited, recognised as the sole distributor of this equipment. The procurement was conducted through a selective method due to "Technical or Exclusive Rights". The contract was granted on 11th February 2025 and is set to run from 12th February to 31st March 2025. The delivery addresses include locations in the South West region, United Kingdom, particularly BS34 8JH.

This procurement provides a significant business opportunity, particularly for suppliers of advanced communication systems within the defence sector. SMEs are invited to engage where applicable, as this call-off facilitates an entryway into governmental contracts under exclusive distribution arrangements. Businesses specialising in military-grade communication equipment and having unique technical capabilities will find this tender well-suited to their offerings. Moreover, businesses looking to strengthen their portfolio by working with high-profile entities like the Ministry of Defence can greatly benefit from participating in such strategically significant projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

713879450 THPS SU BOOM MICS - CCS call-off

Notice Description

The Dismounted Close Combat (DCC) Team, part of the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD), has awarded a Call off contract for the procurement of 3M(tm) Headset kit for ComTac to Selex items from Radiocoms Systems Limited. This direct award call off was issued under Crown Commercial Services Framework Agreement RM6116 - Lot 1c. The Authority has awarded this Contract due to the "Technical or Exclusive Rights" and Radiocoms Systems Limited being the sole distributor of this equipment for 3M. The estimated total contract value is PS2,312,349.98 (inc VAT).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f9eae504-3543-4867-a456-828394bcfb56
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68cb2ec7-58ad-4eb7-b6a6-e265513ccb9b
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

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

CPV Codes

35712000 - Tactical command, control and communication systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,312,350 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,312,345 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
12 Feb 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 1-6 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
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
TLK South 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

RADIOCOMS SYSTEMS

Further Information

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