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Procurement of fibre-optic cable modification

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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19 Jul 2023 at 15:12

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has completed the procurement of fibre-optic cable modification in the goods category. The procurement involved modifications and technical refresh of existing fibre-optic cabling solution. Alker Fibre Optic Specialists Ltd was awarded the contract worth £194,000.00 through a sole source procurement route. The location of the procurement is in Bristol, United Kingdom.

This tender for fibre-optic cable modification presents opportunities for businesses with expertise in optical-fibre cables for information transmission. Small and medium-sized businesses specialising in fibre-optic solutions would be well-suited to compete in this procurement process. The Ministry of Defence chose a sole source procurement route based on technical grounds, highlighting the specific capabilities and expertise required for this contract.

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Notice Title

Procurement of fibre-optic cable modification

Notice Description

Procurement of Modifications and Technical Refresh of Existing Fibre-Optic Cabling Solution

Lot Information

Lot 1

Additional parts and Modification to existing Fibre-Optic Cabling Solution

Procurement Information

The UK Ministry of Defence ("The Authority") intends to award a sole source contract with Alker Fibre Optic Specialists Ltd ("the Contractor") for modifications and technical refresh of existing fibre optic cabling solution at a value of PS194,000.00. The Authority has chosen a sole source procurement route based on technical grounds. The Contractor has the specific know how, tools and means to meet this requirement and it would be technically impractical for other operators to achieve the required goals.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03e380
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020825-2023
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

32562100 - Optical-fibre cables for information transmission

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jul 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
jeremy.webster119@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
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

ALKER FIBRE OPTIC SPECIALISTS

Further Information

Notice URLs

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