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Provision of Prototype Low Cost Laser Detector Systems (LCLDs)

Ministry of Defence

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26 Oct 2021 at 22:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for the provision of Prototype Low Cost Laser Detector Systems (LCLDs) to Sentinel Photonics Limited, with a total value of up to £2,000,000. This procurement process was initiated via a limited tender method, specifically negotiated without the publication of a contract notice, in accordance with the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011. The contract was signed on 14 October 2021, and the purchase is for goods classified under military electronic systems, required at varying levels of technology readiness, primarily based at Porton Down, Salisbury.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the defence and technology sectors, especially those engaged in research and development of electronic systems. Companies that specialise in innovative military applications or those capable of demonstrating advanced technology readiness levels would be well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders. Engaging in contracts like this can help smaller firms gain visibility and experience in the defence industry while contributing to cutting-edge research initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Prototype Low Cost Laser Detector Systems (LCLDs)

Notice Description

Further to previous notices, the Secretary of State for Defence has awarded a contract to Sentinel Photonics Limited (the 'Contractor'), for the provision of a limited quantity of technology demonstrator prototype Low Cost Laser Detector Systems (LCLDs). The contract has a total value of up to PS2,000,000GBP. In accordance with regulation 4 of The Defence and Security Public Contracts (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (SI 2019/697) this procurement falls to be regulated under the provisions of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 as amended (in particular by SI 2019/697 and SI 2020/1450). Prior publication of a contract notice in the Official Journal of the European Union is no longer appropriate. It is considered that the award of the contract without prior publication of a contract notice in the UK e-notification service (in accordance with the relevant legislation) is lawful pursuant to Regulation 16(1)(c)(i) of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 because the goods to be purchased under the contract are to be manufactured solely for the purpose of research or development and are not being purchased for quantity production to establish commercial viability or to recover research and development costs. The first tranche of goods to be purchased are required to be at technology readiness level 4/5 and the second tranche at technology readiness level 6. The intention is that the testing of the prototypes to be purchased will bring the system up to TRL 6.

Procurement Information

Further to previous notice published on the 13th September 2021, The Secretary of State for Defence has awarded a contract to Sentinel Photonics Limited (the 'Contractor'), for the provision of a limited quantity of technology demonstrator prototype Low Cost Laser Detector Systems (LCLDs). The contract has a total value of up to PS2,000,000GBP. In accordance with regulation 4 of The Defence and Security Public Contracts (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (SI 2019/697) this procurement falls to be regulated under the provisions of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 as amended (in particular by SI 2019/697 and SI 2020/1450). Prior publication of a contract notice in the Official Journal of the European Union is no longer appropriate. It is considered that the award of the contract without prior publication of a contract notice in the UK e-notification service (in accordance with the relevant legislation) is lawful pursuant to Regulation 16(1)(c)(i) of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 because the goods to be purchased under the contract are to be manufactured solely for the purpose of research or development and are not being purchased for quantity production to establish commercial viability or to recover research and development costs. The first tranche of goods to be purchased are required to be at technology readiness level 4/5 and the second tranche at technology readiness level 6. The intention is that the testing of the prototypes to be purchased will bring the system up to TRL 6.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02f04f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026850-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

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

CPV Codes

35700000 - Military electronic systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Oct 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SALISBURY
Postcode
SP4 0JQ
Postcode Area
Salisbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley
Westminster Constituency
Salisbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Sentinel Photonics Limited

Further Information

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