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SPMAP/0107

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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24 Aug 2021 at 21:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "SPMAP/0107" is being conducted by the Ministry of Defence, focusing on the supply of parts for helicopters, specifically to address obsolescence issues on the radio equipment fitted to the N3 Dauphin platform. This procurement falls under the category of goods and is currently at the award stage, with the contract signed on 16 August 2021, amounting to £185,000. The procurement method is classified as limited, as it involves a single-source contract with Chelton Limited, the Original Equipment Manufacturer responsible for the software upgrade necessary for the communication system.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses that specialise in advanced radio technology and software solutions for military applications. Firms with expertise in defence contracting, especially those equipped to handle proprietary software in telecommunications, would find this procurement particularly advantageous. As the contract progresses towards full operational capability with the Emergency Services Network set to launch in December 2024, businesses positioned to support this transition could significantly benefit from engaging in future related contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SPMAP/0107

Notice Description

Modification and update to address obsolescence issues on radio equipment currently fitted to N3 Dauphin platform

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Dauphin (N3) AH Mk1 platform is fitted with the Sepura SRG 3500. Airwave will be wholly replaced by the Home Office led Emergency Services Network (ESN), with Airwave being decommissioned in Dec 2024 Special Projects Multi Air Platforms (SPMAP) DT are required to ensure the sustainment of the Airwave radio capability until 2024 when ESN will become active. The requirement is to replace the legacy Airwave radios with those procured through a separate project. The Authority intends to contract Chelton, as the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) of the Control Head units, to conduct the software uplift required for the Control Heads, and complete the Airwave Reference Testing to deliver a fully certified system that can operate on the extant network.

Procurement Information

The Control Head Unit utilised on the N3 platform provides the user interface for the Airwave radio. Currently this is the CH150-14 TETRA Single Head Controller, with Chelton as the Original Equipment Manufacturer. The software utilised to control the radios which is hosted on the CH150-14 Control Head is Chelton proprietary property for which Chelton solely own the Intellectual Property (IP) rights. The associated TETRA end software utilised to programme the control heads is also Chelton IP. The software installed in the current N3 Control Heads is not compatible with the SRG 3900 and requires updating in order to operate the replacement Airwave capability. Therefore, as Chelton own the IP for the software on the Control Head Units, they are the only organisation that can hold appropriate DAOS-approvals to conduct the necessary upgrade and subsequent TETRA Airwave certification of the newly configured radio system Therefore, in accordance with Regulation 16 (1)(a)(ii) of the Defence and Security Public Contract Regulations 2011 (DSPCR) it is considered there is appropriate technical reasons for a Single Source Contract with Chelton for the Control Head software uplift and delivery of a certified system.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02d918
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020905-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34731700 - Parts for helicopters

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£185,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Aug 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tim.burden101@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
FILTON
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

CHELTON

Further Information

Notice URLs

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