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Provision of GPS Tracking System

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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26 Jun 2024 at 09:51

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for the "Provision of GPS Tracking System" to JC Systems Limited. The procurement process was conducted through a negotiated method without publication of a contract notice. The contract worth £720,000 Ex Vat over 3 years aims to enhance monitoring of personnel locations and emergency signaling during exercises. The buying organisation, Ministry of Defence, based in London, UK, selected JC Systems Limited as the sole supplier due to their expertise and capacity.

This opportunity is ideal for businesses specializing in system and support services, communication equipment, and related services. Companies with experience in providing GPS tracking systems and management information systems may find this tender particularly attractive. Although this was not an open tender opportunity, this contract could lead to future collaborations with the Ministry of Defence. Interested parties should review the published documentation and raise any concerns via the e-Tendering Portal within 10 days of the VEAT Notice date.

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Notice Title

Provision of GPS Tracking System

Notice Description

Provision of a GPS Tracking System, Management Information System and website which will enable effective monitoring of the location of personnel and emergency signalling during exercises.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of a GPS Tracking System, Management Information System and website which will enable effective monitoring of the location of personnel and emergency signalling during exercises.

Procurement Information

Ministry of Defence (Field Army) are putting out this notice as a VEAT with a view to completing a Direct Award. Please note that this is not a Tender opportunity, and that the contracting authority intends to direct award the contract to the following provider JC Systems Limited. This is to provide a GPS Tracking System, Management Information System and website which will enable effective monitoring of the location of personnel and emergency signalling during exercises. JC Systems are the only supplier that has the requisite products, expertise, experience, and capacity to deliver a Tracking service that ensures the safety of personnel participating or supporting arduous training exercises. The financial envelope for the contract is PS720,000 Ex Vat for the duration of 3 years available budget. If any provider has concerns with the commissioning intentions outlined within the published documentation, please raise this via the e-Tendering Portal in the first instance within 10 days of the date of this VEAT Notice.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0472ac
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019514-2024
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

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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

72250000 - System and support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£720,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 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
Jon Blackie
Contact Email
jon.blackie101@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2HB
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

J C SYS

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