Tender

Project TALKER

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Tender

24 Jun 2022 at 11:07

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence in the United Kingdom is inviting tenders for "Project TALKER," which pertains to the provision of radio equipment and associated services for the John Collier Facility at RAF Waddington. This procurement falls under the industry category of maintenance services for radio-communications equipment, with a total contract value of £750,000. The tendering process is currently in the active stage and is being conducted through a competitive procedure with negotiation, with a deadline for submission set for 8th July 2022. The procurement is essential for supporting operations related to the upcoming Exercise COBRA WARRIOR, commencing on 30th August 2022, thereby necessitating timely delivery of services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those experienced in providing communication equipment and services within the defence sector. Companies specialising in maintenance and supply of radio-communications technology may find this project aligns well with their expertise, especially those capable of meeting the logistical demands of military operations. As the procurement method allows for negotiated bids, firms prepared to demonstrate their capability to deliver on the outlined requirements are encouraged to engage with this opportunity, which could foster long-term business relationships with the Ministry of Defence.

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Notice Title

Project TALKER

Notice Description

Contract Notice for Project TALKER - Provision of Radio Equipment and Associated Services for the John Collier Facility, RAF Waddington.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Contract Notice for Project TALKER - Provision of Radio Equipment and Associated Services for the John Collier Facility, RAF Waddington.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-034a45
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017312-2022
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50333000 - Maintenance services of radio-communications equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jul 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
lewis.jeacock101@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HIGH WYCOMBE
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
TLF3 Lincolnshire

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

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