Award

705851450 - Winch Person Communications CF CAN

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Award

08 Aug 2023 at 19:50

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract to AXNES AS for the provision of the PNG Wireless Intercom System for the UK MOD Puma requirement. The contract, valued at 343,920 GBP, was awarded on 20th June 2023 and is set to expire on 31st March 2025. This contract was awarded through a selective procurement method following a successful response to the Dynamic Pre-Qualification Questionnaire.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses, particularly in the services sector, to engage with the Ministry of Defence. Small and medium enterprises are well-suited to compete for this contract, given the nature of the procurement method used. Businesses interested in providing radio equipment and related services can explore this opportunity, with a specific focus on compliance with technical requirements within UK MOD operational environments.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

705851450 - Winch Person Communications CF CAN

Notice Description

Contract Award Notice 1. This contract was placed with AXNES AS, after a Competitive DPQQ (Dynamic Pre-Qualification Questionnaire) resulted in only one supplier, providing a successful response. This resulting in a "failed competition". 2. The nature of the contract is for the Provision of the PNG Wireless Intercom System inclusive of Repair and Maintenance and associated equipment for the UK MOD Puma requirement. 3. The award criteria was based on the following: a. Successful DPQQ and Commercial compliance throughout all stages of the tender process. b. The price of was deemed acceptable for the requirement and associated support package. c. AXNES AS provided a detailed commercial and technical response to the tender to the provision of the equipment and technical support. This included compliance against the Authority's requirement, including interface with the Puma fleets Aircrew equipment as well as meeting the technical requirements to remain fully operative within UK MOD operational environments of the Puma Mk2 fleet. 4. A thorough commercial and technical evaluation criteria was undertaken by the Authority, regarding AXNES AS' response to the tender. This was deemed to be a successful and the contract was placed on 22 June 2023 with an expiry of 31 March 2025.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fced1002-9c2e-41a2-9b64-06ab0babdd34
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4dc0c334-fb80-416e-ab55-0d53caf163ce
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

32344210 - Radio equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£343,920 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£343,920 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jun 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jun 20232 years ago
Contract Period
21 Jun 2023 - 31 Mar 2025 1-2 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
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

AXNES

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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