Award

Supply of Personal Locator Beacon's (PLB's) - Contract Award Notice

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

17 Aug 2023 at 12:39

Tender

31 Mar 2023 at 07:22

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has completed the procurement process for the supply of Personal Locator Beacons (PLB's). This contract, titled "Supply of Personal Locator Beacon's (PLB's) - Contract Award Notice," falls under the goods category with a focus on submarines. The procurement aimed to acquire 336 Personal Locator Beacons to support all In-Service platforms. The award was granted to BriarTek Inc., a supplier from the United States. The total contract value is £151,200, with the signing date set on August 15th, 2023.

This tender issued by the Ministry of Defence presents a business opportunity for companies specialising in goods related to submarines and maritime safety equipment. Given the nature of the procurement, businesses experienced in supplying Personal Locator Beacons or similar marine-related products would be well-suited to compete. The contract has reached the award stage, offering insights into potential future tenders in related areas within the defence sector.

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Notice Title

Supply of Personal Locator Beacon's (PLB's) - Contract Award Notice

Notice Description

Personal Locator Beacons are held onboard submarines for use in the event of a Distressed Submarine (DISSUB) event resulting in an escape or surface abandonment scenario. There is currently a requirement for additional Personal Locator Beacons to support all In-Service platforms. This ITT seeks to fulfil the capability gap with a procurement of 336 Personal Locator Beacons.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Personal Locator Beacons are held onboard submarines for use in the event of a Distressed Submarine (DISSUB) event resulting in an escape or surface abandonment scenario. There is currently a requirement for additional Personal Locator Beacons to support all In-Service platforms. This ITT seeks to fulfil the capability gap with a procurement of 336 Personal Locator Beacons.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03b78b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024179-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment


CPV Codes

34928430 - Beacons

35512000 - Submarines

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£151,200 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 May 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Aug 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Harry Partridge
Contact Email
harry.partridge101@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3001568086

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

BRIARTEK

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