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In Service Support for the Provision of spares inclusive Repair and PDS services for Elmer and AD120 Avionic Communications equipment.

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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18 Dec 2024 at 15:53

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has awarded a contract for In Service Support for the Provision of Spares, inclusive of Repair and Post Design Services (PDS), to Elmer and AD120 Avionic Communications Equipment. This contract, valued at £4.7m, covers an initial three-year term with an option to extend for an additional two years in one-year increments. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically targeting maintenance services of radio-communications equipment (CPV code 50333000). The contract was awarded to Marlborough Communications Limited without publication of a contract notice due to a failed competitive procurement process. The procurement method utilised was a single-source negotiation as permitted under Regulation 16(1)(f) of the Defence and Security Public Contract Regulations (DSPCR) 2011. The contract was signed on 16th December 2024, with services to be delivered within the UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for companies specialising in avionic communication repair and maintenance services, particularly those with capabilities in providing spares and support for Elmer and AD120 equipment. Businesses that can deliver reliable and high-quality repair services and have the flexibility to adapt to post-design modifications will be well-suited to compete for similar future contracts. This procurement is particularly advantageous for those looking to establish or strengthen relationships with the MOD and secure long-term contracts that include options for extension and potential provision of new assemblies.

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Notice Title

In Service Support for the Provision of spares inclusive Repair and PDS services for Elmer and AD120 Avionic Communications equipment.

Notice Description

repair and PDS for avionic Communications equipment.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Spares inclusive repair and PDS support for Elmer and AD120 Avionic Communications Equipment.

Options: 2 Additional Option years to be taken in 1 year increments. Further to this options included to provide new assemblies if available.

Procurement Information

The Air Commodities Delivery Team (ACDT) within Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S), part of the UK Ministry of Defence, ("the Authority") intends to place a Single Source Contract with Marlborough Communications Limited for the In Service Support for the Provision of Repair and Post Design Services (PDS) to Elmer Radio and AD120 Avionic Communication Equipment for an initial 3 year term with an Option to extend by a further 24 months in 12 month increments. The value for the contract is estimated at PS4.7m over the maximum 5 years. Due to the Authority receiving only two PQQ responses with only one response meeting the minimum criteria the Authority has a failed competition and competitive procurement under the accelerated restricted procedure is no longer possible. Therefore a Single Source procurement in line with Regulation 16(1)(f) of the Defence and Security Public Contract Regulations (DSPCR) 2011 is the only feasible option to meet the requirement to provide continued support to the Elmer Radio and AD120 Avionic Comms equipment.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04c944
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040828-2024
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

50331000 - Repair and maintenance services of telecommunications lines

50333000 - Maintenance services of radio-communications equipment

50333100 - Repair and maintenance services of radio transmitters

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£4,700,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Dec 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
joshua.tregaskes100@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8JH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MARLBOROUGH COMMUNICATIONS

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