Award

350000

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Award

29 Apr 2025 at 07:25

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, based in Bristol, UK, has completed the procurement process for the transfer of technology concerning Wind Speed and Direction (WSD) products. This award, valued at £350,000, was finalised on 29th April 2025 and involves Meggitt Ltd as the supplier. The contract, classified under the "Software package and information systems" industry category, focuses on goods essential for the Royal Naval platforms’ navigational systems. The procurement stage has advanced to the Award phase following a limited procurement method defined as an "award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition" due to the specific requirements of the Ministry.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses operating in the defence sector or those specialising in technological solutions for military applications. Companies with expertise in software and hardware systems that support navigational and communications solutions stand to benefit from similar contracts. The project underscores the necessity for reliable technology critical to defence operations, highlighting how businesses with robust capabilities in these areas can expand their offerings and establish long-term partnerships with governmental bodies like the Ministry of Defence.

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Notice Title

350000

Notice Description

VTN for the purchase of the Transfer of Technology for Ministry of Defence for Wind Speed and Direction.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The United Kingdom Ministry of Defence (the "Authority") intends to complete the Transfer of Technology of Wind Speed and Direction (WSD) products by the 30th April 2025 from Meggitt Ltd (the "Company"). The Wind Speed and Direction equipments are fitted to Royal Naval platforms. Without support, the serviceability of the navigational data distribution communication system which is needed for command and control cannot be guaranteed. WSD is critical for safe platform navigation and deployme

Procurement Information

The United Kingdom Ministry of Defence (the "Authority") intends to complete the Transfer of Technology of Wind Speed and Direction (WSD) products by the 30th April 2025 from Meggitt Ltd (the "Company"). The Wind Speed and Direction equipments are fitted to Royal Naval platforms. Without support, the serviceability of the navigational data distribution communication system which is needed for command and control cannot be guaranteed. WSD is critical for safe platform navigation and deployment.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0508c4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017462-2025
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Apr 202510 months 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
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
1
Supplier Name

MEGGITT

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