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701212399 - Extension of CPN - CRPA, PFS and NAVFIX

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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11 Jun 2024 at 08:03

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract extension to Drumgrange Ltd for in-service support for Controlled Reception Position Antenna (CRPA), Precise Fixing System (PFS), and the NAVFIX System, critical for platform navigation and deployment on Royal Naval and Royal Fleet Auxiliary platforms. This opportunity, classified under military defence services, falls into the services category with a contract value of around £5 million. The procurement process was conducted through a limited negotiated method without prior publication of a contract notice.

This contract extension offers business growth opportunities for companies with expertise in military defence services and in-service support for complex communication and navigation systems. Businesses well-suited to compete are those with specialised knowledge and skills in delivering technical requirements. The award to Drumgrange Ltd highlights the importance of possessing unique capabilities and technical expertise required for fulfilling the specific needs outlined by the Ministry of Defence.

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Notice Title

701212399 - Extension of CPN - CRPA, PFS and NAVFIX

Notice Description

The requirement is for in-service support for Controlled Reception Position Antenna (CRPA), Precise Fixing System (PFS), and the NAVFIX System, fitted to Royal Naval and Royal Fleet Auxiliary platforms. Without enduring support, the serviceability of the navigational data distribution communication system, which is needed for Command and control, cannot be guaranteed. CRPA, PFS and NAVFIX are critical for platform navigation and deployment.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The requirement is for in-service support for Controlled Reception Position Antenna (CRPA), Precise Fixing System (PFS), and the NAVFIX System, fitted to Royal Naval and Royal Fleet Auxiliary platforms. Without enduring support, the serviceability of the navigational data distribution communication system, which is needed for Command and control, cannot be guaranteed. CRPA, PFS and NAVFIX are critical for platform navigation and deployment.

Procurement Information

The United Kingdom Ministry of Defence (the "Authority") intends to extend contract CSA/3075 (original value PS3.5M) from 9 November 2024 to 30 June 2027 with Drumgrange Ltd (the "Company") The total value of this extended period is estimated to be around PS5M. The requirement is for in-service support for Controlled Reception Position Antenna (CRPA), Precise Fixing System (PFS), and the NAVFIX System, fitted to Royal Naval and Royal Fleet Auxiliary platforms. Without enduring support, the serviceability of the navigational data distribution communication system, which is needed for Command and control, cannot be guaranteed. CRPA, PFS and NAVFIX are critical for platform navigation and deployment. It is considered that the award of this contract extension by way of an amendment without prior publication of a contract notice in the UK e-notification service (as required by the relevant legislation) is lawful in accordance Regulation 16(1)(a)(ii) of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 (SI 1848) for technical reasons, on the basis that the contract may be awarded only to the Company for technical reasons. Only the Company possesses the expertise to deliver this requirement as only they own the specialist equipment, tooling, and only they possess the unique background knowledge, and information and understanding of these specific capabilities to meet the Authority's technical requirements under the contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-046ee0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017947-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

75221000 - Military defence services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£8,500,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jun 20241 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
thomas.box101@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

DRUMGRANGE

Further Information

Notice URLs

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