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Service Support to Project PYRALES

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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29 Jun 2021 at 21:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, located in Andover, UK, has completed the procurement process for 'Service Support to Project PYRALES', which falls under the IT services category. The procurement was conducted using a limited method, specifically through negotiated procedures without the publication of a contract notice. The contract, valued at approximately £1,110,834, was awarded to VIASAT UK Limited on 29th June 2021 and is currently active. The procurement was primarily focused on the provision of secure communications equipment to support an existing installation.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in IT services, particularly those specialising in secure communications, consulting, and software development. Companies with the capability to provide additional secure communications equipment compatible with existing physical infrastructure would find themselves well-positioned to compete. The nature of the procurement, emphasising technical compatibility and ongoing support, suggests that firms with proven expertise in secure systems and maintenance services will be particularly strong contenders for similar future contracts.

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Notice Title

Service Support to Project PYRALES

Notice Description

Service Support to Project PYRALES

Lot Information

Lot 1

Service Support to Project PYRALES

Options: 1 Option Year

Procurement Information

Army HQ Commercial Branch, part of the UK Ministry of Defence, intends to award a contract to VIASAT UK Limited formerly known as 'Horsebridge Defence & Security'. for the purchase of additional VIASAT UK Limited secure Communications equipment as soon as possible. It is considered that this Contract can be placed using the negotiated procedure without prior publication of a Contract notice pursuant to Article 28(3)(a) of Directive 2009/81/EC and Regulation 16(1)(b)(i) of the Defence and Security Public Contract Regulations 2011 as the equipment is required in addition to an existing installation of existing goods. To obtain goods from another Supplier other than VIASAT UK Limited would oblige the MOD to acquire goods having different technical characteristics. VIASAT UK Limited provide a closed security system which requires HS secure communication equipment. In addition to providing the secure system and equipment, VIASAT UK Limited provide the support and maintenance for both. Any other supplier's equipment would be incompatible with the system and existing equipment, as they would not be able to link their equipment to the current VIASAT UK Limited equipment and systems. If such a link was attempted this would lead to disproportionate technical difficulties in both operation and maintenance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02c1a1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014894-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,110,834 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jun 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
joanne.townley583@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ANDOVER
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VIASAT

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