Award

Maintenance and Support of Sovereign Base Areas 112 Emergency and 1443 Non-Emergency Telephone System

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

15 Jan 2025 at 12:59

Award

09 Dec 2024 at 13:39

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has awarded contracts for the Maintenance and Support of Sovereign Base Areas 112 Emergency and 1443 Non-Emergency Telephone System to C.K. Electronics Trading. The procurement process, categorized under telephone network maintenance services, covers the Republic of Cyprus (Eastern and Western Sovereign Base Areas). The procurement method followed was restricted procedure due to the selective nature of the invitation, with the core contract duration from 01 January 2025 to 31 December 2027 and optional extensions until 31 December 2029. The contract was signed on 20 December 2024, with a total value of EUR 194,436.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in telecommunications maintenance and equipment upgrades, particularly those familiar with emergency communication systems. SMEs in the region or companies with strategic interest in supporting defence-related infrastructure would find this contract advantageous. Given the significant contract value and the safety-critical nature of the services required, firms with a proven track record in providing reliable and robust maintenance solutions are well-suited to compete. This contract can serve as a pivotal reference for securing future defence sector projects.

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Notice Title

Maintenance and Support of Sovereign Base Areas 112 Emergency and 1443 Non-Emergency Telephone System

Notice Description

Upgrade, maintenance and support services of the Sovereign Base Areas (SBAs) 112 Emergency and 1443 Non-Emergency Telephone System.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Full system support for 112/1443 telephone systems located in the Eastern and Western Sovereign Base Areas within the Republic of Cyprus. Replacement of old equipment exceeding the manufactures recommended life span.

Options: Option periods available 3 + 1 + 1 Core Contract: 01 January 2025 - 31 December 2027 Option Period 1: 01 January 2028 - 31 December 2028 Option Period 2: 01 January 2029 - 31 December 2029

Procurement Information

This requirement was previously advertised as an open market competition. Single source was only considered following a failed competition. Original Find a Tender Service Opportunity listing: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009456-2024

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04c5a9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001356-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

32551000 - Telephone cables and associated equipment

50334110 - Telephone network maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£508,731 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Dec 20241 years 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
Rachael Pingel
Contact Email
rachael.pingel100@mod.gov.uk, ukstratcom-comrcl-bfc@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
2
Supplier Names

C.K ELECTRONICS TRADING

C.K. ELETRONICS TRADING

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