Award

For supply and repair of Personal Locator Beacons

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Award

02 Mar 2022 at 22:45

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) in the United Kingdom has completed a procurement process for the supply and repair of Personal Locator Beacons (PLBs), specifically the G2R and Sarbe 6 models. The procurement was initiated under a limited tender method, with the main procurement category classified as goods within the CPV description of radio beacons. At the conclusion stage of this procurement, a contract was awarded to Orolia SAS for a total value of £746,166.67, originally signed on 8th February 2022, with a contract extension lasting until 22nd March 2023. The scope includes maintenance and refurbishment services for existing PLBs, ensuring they continue to meet operational requirements.

This contract provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the manufacture and maintenance of technical equipment, especially those with expertise in PLBs or similar electronic devices. Companies capable of supplying spare parts or providing technical support will find this tender particularly relevant, as it highlights a focus on procurement from Original Equipment Manufacturers. The engagement of small to medium enterprises (SMEs) with the necessary technical know-how could enhance supply chain partnerships within the defence sector, creating pathways for growth and collaboration in servicing the needs of the Ministry of Defence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

For supply and repair of Personal Locator Beacons

Notice Description

service spares and repairs support for the G2R and Sarbe 6 PLBs (Personal Locator Beacons) to current users and platforms.

Lot Information

Lot 1

service spares and repairs support for the G2R and Sarbe 6 PLBs (Personal Locator Beacons) to current users and platforms.

Options: One option year

Procurement Information

The Communications & Situational Awareness (CSA) Project Team within Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S), part of the UK Ministry of Defence, ("the Authority") intends to award a Contract to Orolia SAS (France) ("the Contractor") for the Supply and Repair of G2R and Sarbe 6 Personal Locator Beacons (PLBs). The Contract will extend the services currently provided to the Authority by the contractor for a further period of 1 year to 22nd March 2023. The value of the proposed contract is PS744,166.67. The purpose of the contract is for the provision of maintenance of the current PLBs through refurbishment of current stock and procurement of additional spares where required and not a full replacement of equipment. 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 (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 in accordance with regulation 16(1)(a)(ii) of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 for technical reasons. This is on the basis that Orolia SAS are the Original Equipment Manufacturer and retain the full system design, build and integration expertise and knowledge. Orolia SAS possess the relevant technical know-how and ownership of the brand, designs, drawings, and manufacturing data packs. The Contractor is the only company with access to this propriety information and the necessary knowledge, skills, and tools required to undertake repairs and the provision of spares to meet this requirement. The use of any other PLB in conjunction with the G2R would be incompatible. Sarbe is a registered Trademark owned by Orolia SAS

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-031d30
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005783-2022
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

32221000 - Radio beacons

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£746,166 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 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
Lewis Baker
Contact Email
lewis.baker136@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

OROLIA

Further Information

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