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Procurement of Fibre Optic Cabling and Crimping Kits

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Award

11 May 2022 at 08:13

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by the Ministry of Defence, pertains to the contract titled "Procurement of Fibre Optic Cabling and Crimping Kits." This process falls under the goods category, specifically within the optical-fibre cabling industry. The procurement was conducted in the UK and has reached the award stage, with the contract signed on 10th May 2022. The procurement method was limited, and the contract was awarded without prior publication due to extreme urgency arising from operational requirements related to NATO support.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialising in fibre optic technologies and equipment, to engage in government contracts. Companies that are agile and capable of providing high-quality ruggedised fibre optic solutions would be well-suited to compete, especially considering the urgency associated with supporting military operations. The successful bidder, Alker Fibre Optic Specialists Ltd, demonstrates the type of supplier sought for such critical needs, indicating a competitive landscape for firms with the right expertise and reliability in the sector.

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Notice Title

Procurement of Fibre Optic Cabling and Crimping Kits

Notice Description

Procurement of ruggedised fibre optic cabling kits in support of existing equipment currently operated by the UK Armed Forces.

Lot Information

Lot 1

15 Km of Armoured Fibre Optic cabling and associated ancillaries and specific connectors.

Procurement Information

"The Secretary of State for Defence intends to enter into a contract with Alker Fibre Optic Specialists Ltd (the Contractor) for the provision of Qty 7 Fibre Optic Kits. 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 in accordance with Regulation 16(1)(a)(iv) of the DSPCR 2011 for reasons of extreme urgency brought about by events unforeseeable by, and not attributable to, the contracting authority (the Ministry of Defence), and Reg 16(1)(a)(iii) urgency arising from a crisis - The urgent additional support requirement from NATO to support special Ops, the time limits specified in regulation 17 for the restricted procedure, or regulation 18 for the negotiated procedure, cannot be met. This is because an immediate risk and credible Risk to Life and material exists for ongoing operations as a result of increased aerial threat in the designated theatre of operation. The fastest and most effective solution to reduce this risk is to rapidly procure a credible, ruggedised fibre optics solution to significantly enhance system reliability. Alker are a proven and credible fibre optic specialist supplier and as such there is a high degree of confidence among engineering SQEP in JSENs that this will meet the requirement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03364d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012208-2022
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

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

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


CPV Codes

31224400 - Connection cables

32562100 - Optical-fibre cables for information transmission

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 May 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 May 20223 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
jeremy.webster119@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
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

ALKER FIBRE OPTIC SPECIALISTS

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