Award

712614450 PNT PO Muns Procurement Voluntary Transparency Notice

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Award

28 Nov 2024 at 15:13

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has announced the completion of a procurement process for Diving Instruments or accessories, specifically a Mil Spec Maritime Underwater Nav System (MUNS-M), under the contract title "712614450 PNT PO Muns Procurement Voluntary Transparency Notice". The procurement belongs to the goods industry category and is located in the United Kingdom. This contract has been directly awarded to Rockwell Collins Australia Pty due to their unique technical capabilities and approval from the US Government to integrate and deliver the required specialized GPS receiver. The procurement stage is at the 'Award' phase, with the contract having been signed on 28th November 2024 following a limited and negotiated procurement method without prior publication of a contract notice.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in high-tech military and defence equipment, especially those capable of manufacturing intricate and specialised devices such as underwater navigation systems. Although this contract was specifically awarded to a single supplier due to technical reasons, similar future tenders might open new avenues for businesses with innovative solutions and specialised capabilities that meet stringent military specifications. Companies involved in the research, experiment, or development of high-security and policy-compliant diving and navigation instruments will find this as a critical opportunity to network and align with the MOD's procurement strategy.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

712614450 PNT PO Muns Procurement Voluntary Transparency Notice

Notice Description

Voluntary Transparency Notice regarding the contract award to Rockwell Collins Australia Pty for the supply of 1x policy compliant MUNS-M.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Procurement of a quantity of 1 Mil Spec Maritime Underwater Nav System. Collins Aerospace (Rockwell Collins Australia Pty) are the only supplier with the required technical ability and approval from US Govt to integrate and deliver a mil spec (M-code) GPS receiver into a handheld underwater dive system.

Procurement Information

The justification for a single source approach on this workstream is for technical reasons. Collins Aerospace are the OEM of the equipment. No other Mil Spec Maritime Underwater Nav System exists. Collins Aerospace (Rockwell Collins Australia Pty) are the only supplier with the required technical ability and approval from US Govt to integrate and deliver a mil spec (M-code) GPS receiver into a handheld underwater dive system. It is considered that the award of the contract without prior publication of a contract notice in the UK e-notification service (in accordance with the relevant legislation) is lawful in accordance with regulation 16(1)(b)(ii) of the DSPCR 2011 for technical reasons.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04c0d8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038482-2024
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories


CPV Codes

37412240 - Diving instruments or accessories

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£160,702 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Nov 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
desspace-comrcl@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

ROCKWELL COLLINS AUSTRALIA PTY

Further Information

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