Award

PS344,166.67

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Award

29 Apr 2025 at 07:53

Summary of the contracting process

The United Kingdom Ministry of Defence, located in Bristol, has completed the procurement process for the Transfer of Technology of Wind Speed and Direction (WSD) products. This contract, valued at £344,166.67, involves the essential equipment used on Royal Naval platforms, crucial for safe navigation and deployment. The procurement falls under the industry category of Software package and information systems (CPV 48000000) and is classified under the goods category. The procurement was conducted using a limited procedure without prior publication of a call for competition due to its critical importance, and the contract was signed on 29th April 2025. Meggitt Ltd, located in Coventry, was awarded the contract, and the transfer of technology is scheduled to be completed by 30th April 2025.

This procurement represents a significant business opportunity, particularly for large enterprises experienced in defence and software systems. Firms specialising in navigation technology, particularly those already engaged with government contracts, could find similar opportunities for growth by supplying essential systems to national bodies like the Ministry of Defence. Subcontracting opportunities may also arise, offering potential benefits to smaller firms that can provide specialised components or support services in the manufacturing or maintenance of navigational systems.

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Notice Title

PS344,166.67

Notice Description

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.

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 deployment.

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-0508c7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017465-2025
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
£344,166 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20259 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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