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Procurement of Additional RF Monitoring Nodes

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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22 Feb 2022 at 22:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is conducting a procurement process to acquire additional RF Monitoring Nodes, specifically designed for Defence applications. This contract, which has a value of £438,389.17, falls under the Telecommunications equipment and supplies industry category. The procurement is currently at the Award stage, with the contract awarded to CRFS Ltd, which is based in Cambridge. The contract was signed on 15th February 2022. The procurement method used was a limited procedure, classified as negotiated without publication of a contract notice.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the telecommunications and defence sectors. Companies that specialise in RF monitoring technology, telecommunications equipment, and related services will find this procurement particularly relevant. Additionally, suppliers who can demonstrate compatibility and interoperability with existing MOD systems will be well positioned to compete for future contracts, considering the importance of standardisation in the defence supply chain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Procurement of Additional RF Monitoring Nodes

Notice Description

Procurement of additional compatible RF monitoring nodes.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Supplies of additional RF Monitoring Capability TDoA and AoA

Procurement Information

Defence Digital, part of the UK Ministry of Defence, intends to award a contract to CRFS Ltd, for the purchase of AoA and TDoA RF Monitoring nodes from CRFS that will be used with the existing TDoA nodes MOD currently owns, previously purchased from CRFS. It is considered that this contract can be placed using the negotiated procedure without prior publication of a contract notice pursuant to Regulation 32(5)(b) of the UK Public Contracts Regulations 2015 for additional purchase or hire of goods from the original supplier where they are in addition to existing goods. This is because the complexity of the goods and the associated requirements for interoperability of the new goods and the existing goods and the need for standardisation of equipment in the defence and security arena, requires supply by the same manufacturer. A change in supplier to obtain similar equipment would result in incompatibility with the goods covered by the original contract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-031a3d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005025-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
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

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

CPV Codes

32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£438,389 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Feb 20224 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CORSHAM
Postcode
SN13 9GB
Post Town
Swindon
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
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Corsham Without
Westminster Constituency
Chippenham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CRFS

Further Information

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