Award

705851450 - Winch Person Communications FTS CAN

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

08 Aug 2023 at 20:11

Award

05 May 2023 at 14:30

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence in the United Kingdom has awarded contracts for the provision of Winch Person Communications systems. The latest contract was signed on 22 June 2023 with an expiry date of 31 March 2025. This contract, valued at £343,920, was awarded to AXNES AS through a 'selective' procurement method. The contract includes the provision of the PNG Wireless Intercom System for the UK MOD Puma fleet, with maintenance and repair services. The Ministry of Defence initiated this procurement process through a tender, with AXNES AS being the sole supplier due to a successful response following a Competitive DPQQ process.

These procurement opportunities offer businesses in the radio equipment industry a chance to grow and establish partnerships within the defence sector. Companies specialising in radio equipment manufacturing and maintenance, particularly those with experience in supplying to military organisations, are well-suited to compete. The procurement method used, alongside the detailed technical requirements outlined in the contracts, presents a unique opportunity for businesses looking to provide tailored solutions to government agencies seeking specialised communication equipment for their operational needs.

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Notice Title

705851450 - Winch Person Communications FTS CAN

Notice Description

Contract Award Notice 1. This contract was placed with AXNES AS, after a Competitive DPQQ (Dynamic Pre-Qualification Questionnaire) resulted in only one supplier, providing a successful response. This resulting in a "failed competition". 2. The nature of the contract is for the Provision of the PNG Wireless Intercom System inclusive of Repair and Maintenance and associated equipment for the UK MOD Puma requirement. 3. The award criteria was based on the following: a. Successful DPQQ and Commercial compliance throughout all stages of the tender process. b. The price of was deemed acceptable for the requirement and associated support package. c. AXNES AS provided a detailed commercial and technical response to the tender to the provision of the equipment and technical support. This included compliance against the Authority's requirement, including interface with the Puma fleets Aircrew equipment as well as meeting the technical requirements to remain fully operative within UK MOD operational environments of the Puma Mk2 fleet. 4. A thorough commercial and technical evaluation criteria was undertaken by the Authority, regarding AXNES AS' response to the tender. This was deemed to be a successful and the contract was placed on 22 June 2023 with an expiry of 31 March 2025.

Procurement Information

The Secretary of State for Defence (the "Authority") intends to enter into a Contract with Axnes AS for the provision of a Winch Person Communications system and technical support. This equipment will be fitted to the Puma platforms. The contract has an estimated value of PS421,000.00 inclusive of VAT and a duration of two years. It is considered that this Contract can be placed as Single Source in accordance with Regulation 16 (1)(a)(i) Absence of tenders or suitable tenders due to the results of a failed competition during the Dynamic Pre-Qualification Questionnaire process which was advertised on the 30th January 2023 and closed on the 28th February 2023.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03c6de
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023157-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

32344210 - Radio equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£763,920 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 May 20233 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
WALLINGFORD
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

AXNES

Further Information

Notice URLs

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