Award

One-off Purchase of Maritime Navigation Systems Equipment

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

23 Jul 2025 at 08:45

Planning

12 Nov 2024 at 14:43

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, located in Bristol, United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for the one-off purchase of maritime navigation systems equipment. This tender was classified under the industry category of global navigation and positioning systems, featuring a competitive dialogue procurement method. The process reached the award stage, and contracts have been signed with Basetek Limited and CMCA for a total value of £176,000. The procurement, related to the goods category, was conducted selectively, underscoring its strategic importance. Key procurement activities concluded with the signing of contracts on 23 July 2025.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of advanced navigation systems and similar maritime equipment. The competitive nature of the tendering process suggests a preference for suppliers who can offer optimal pricing and technical proficiency. With the contracts awarded to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), like Basetek Limited and CMCA, it paves the way for other SMEs in the sector to explore similar opportunities by leveraging their expertise, innovative solutions, and competitive pricing strategies to engage with large government bodies such as the Ministry of Defence. Moreover, the focus on strategic acquisitions indicates a sustained demand for advanced maritime systems, encouraging ongoing engagement and potential future business growth in this industry.

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Notice Title

One-off Purchase of Maritime Navigation Systems Equipment

Notice Description

One-off Purchase of Maritime Navigation Systems Equipment Two suppliers have won split between items supplied.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b5d8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042242-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive dialogue
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)


CPV Codes

38112100 - Global navigation and positioning systems (GPS or equivalent)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£176,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jul 20257 months 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
Not specified
Contact Email
jordan.jones685@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
2
Supplier Names

BASETEK

CMCA

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