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VM250

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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18 May 2021 at 21:55

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is currently engaged in a procurement process titled "VM250," which focuses on the supply of electronic goods, specifically 15 VM250 radars, along with their installation, integration, and testing, as well as the removal of existing radars. This contract, which was awarded to Northrop Grumman UK Limited, has a value of £950,000 and was formally signed on 17 May 2021. The procurement method used was limited, specifically negotiated without the publication of a contract notice, indicating a bespoke process followed to select the supplier. The main location for this procurement is Bristol, United Kingdom.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses within the electronic supplies industry to grow, particularly those specialising in radar technology and related services. Companies skilled in installation and integration of electronic systems would be particularly well-suited to compete in future tenders within this category, as evidenced by the Ministry of Defence's focus on complex technological solutions. With the ongoing advancements in defence technologies, firms that can offer innovative radar solutions or integration services may find future collaborations in this sector highly beneficial.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

VM250

Notice Description

The provision of 15 VM250 radars to include installation, integration and testing; and removal of existing radars.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02b27b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011018-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated without publication of a contract notice
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

CPV Codes

31711000 - Electronic supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£950,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 May 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Not Specified
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Attn: Bessell Vikki
Contact Email
vikki.bessell100@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

NORTHROP GRUMMAN

Further Information

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