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ADEWS/115 - Telebrief Services - VTN

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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25 Apr 2023 at 12:57

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for Telebrief Systems through a negotiated procedure without publication of a contract notice. The contract, with Thales UK Ltd, is valued at £3,000,000. The procurement process was initiated under the legal basis CELEX and is categorized under air defence radar. The procurement method was limited, and the main procurement category was goods. The contract was signed on 25th April 2023.

This tender for Telebrief Services presents an opportunity for businesses involved in air defence radar systems. The Ministry of Defence in the United Kingdom is the buying organization. Companies with expertise in this specific industry, such as Thales UK Ltd, may find this tender suitable for expanding their business. The negotiated procedure without publication of a contract notice allows for tailored discussions and agreements with the selected supplier, fostering efficient contracting processes.

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Notice Title

ADEWS/115 - Telebrief Services - VTN

Notice Description

UK Telebrief - The UK Telebrief System is the only formal method of launching fighter aircraft, throughout the RAF. The system is ready to launch fighter aircraft at very short notice for the purpose of defending the airspace around the UK, or in response to an aviation security incident (Operation (Op) ADANA). The UK Telebrief System carries voice communications between the fighter controller at the CRCs located at RAF Boulmer / NATS Swanwick.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Telebrief Syetems

Options: 2 x 6 month extension options included.

Procurement Information

The Contract Notice was issued on the 28/03/2023 and no suppliers registered interest via the Defence Sourcing Portal. However, Thales UK Ltd informed the Authority by email of their interest in this contract opportunity. Therefore, in the circumstances as there is an absence of tenders in response to ADEWS/115 the Authority will use the negotiated procedure without prior publication of a contract notice to negotiate with Thales UK Ltd on the basis that the initial conditions of the contract are not substantially altered

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03c3fa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011832-2023
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

35723000 - Air defence radar

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Apr 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Apr 20232 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
daniel.thomerson161@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
FILTON
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

THALES

Further Information

Notice URLs

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