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CEP Purchase Award Notice FTS

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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21 Feb 2025 at 12:24

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has completed a public procurement process for the purchase of Command, Control, Communication Systems (CEP units). This procurement, classified under CPV code 35711000, falls within the goods category and is situated in the UKK11 region, encompassing Bristol. The procurement was executed through a limited tendering process, specifically awarded without prior publication due to its exemption from the directive under the CCS NS3 framework. The overall project, titled "CEP Purchase Award Notice FTS," reached the award stage on 27th November 2024, with a total contract value of £4,758,170.70 awarded to Radiocoms Systems Limited.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for suppliers specialising in command and control communication systems, particularly small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can meet highly specific requirements under direct award frameworks. Businesses in the technology sector that provide advanced communication solutions stand to benefit from engaging with such procurement opportunities driven by defence needs. The MoD's reliance on advanced technological products necessitates suppliers adept in delivering high-quality, secure communication systems, fostering business growth through substantial government contracts.

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Notice Title

CEP Purchase Award Notice FTS

Notice Description

Purchase of CEP units

Procurement Information

Placed as direct award under CCS NS3 framework

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e658
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006686-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment


CPV Codes

35711000 - Command, control, communication systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£4,758,170 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Nov 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
Not specified
Contact Email
harvey.webber100@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
TLK11 Bristol, City of

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RADIOCOMS SYSTEMS

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