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JAOC Video Wall

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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05 Aug 2022 at 18:15

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has completed the procurement process for the "JAOC Video Wall," aimed at enhancing situational awareness in the Joint Air Operations Centre at RAF High Wycombe. This contract, valued at £320,000, involves the supply of a specialised audiovisual system that integrates data from various sources with distinct security classifications. The procurement was conducted through a limited method, specifically negotiated without prior publication of a contract notice. Key details of the award include an active status and a signed contract date of 5th August 2022, with a duration of three years.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in audiovisual technology and systems integration. Companies that can provide interoperable solutions meeting specific technical requirements will find a suitable environment to compete. Given the nature of the contract, businesses focused on research and development in multimedia systems and those capable of delivering highly technical solutions would be especially well-positioned to engage in similar future tenders.

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Notice Title

JAOC Video Wall

Notice Description

Video Wall in the Joint Air Operations Centre to provide Situational Awareness during Global Air Operations, replacing 3 failing OHPs. The AV system needs to be able to take feeds from multiple data sources with differing security classifications to be displayed simultaneously. The system needs to be interoperable with two other systems already in use.

Procurement Information

The Secretary of State for Defence intends to enter into a supply contract with Harp Visual Communications Ltd, for the purchase of a Multi-Domain Display System (the "System") for use in the Joint Air Operations Centre, Vampire Block, HQ Air Command, RAF High Wycombe. The contract is estimated to be valued at PS320,000, (three hundred and twenty thousand pounds) with a contract duration of 3 (three) years In accordance with the provisions of The Public Procurement (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 SI No. 2020/1319, this procurement falls to be regulated under the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 as amended (in particular by SI 2020/1319). 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 (as required by the relevant legislation) is lawful in accordance with regulation 32(b)(ii) of the PCR 2015 because competition is absent for technical reasons The system that is the subject of this VTN is the only one on the market that meets the Authority's physical and technical requirements due to specific interoperability requirements, as it must be interoperable with two systems already in place at the required location, to enable seamless sharing of information from multiple sources. Procuring a system having different technical characteristics would result in an unacceptable reduction in the effectiveness of operational decisions and air safety.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03598b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021637-2022
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

32330000 - Apparatus for sound, video-recording and reproduction

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£320,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Aug 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
Jane Whittle
Contact Email
jane.whittle105@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HIGH WYCOMBE
Postcode
HP14 4UE
Post Town
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire

Local Authority
Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward
Ridgeway West
Westminster Constituency
Mid Buckinghamshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HARP AUDIO VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS

Further Information

Notice URLs

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