Planning

Project VANAHEIM - Procurement of Radios

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Planning

13 May 2025 at 12:11

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, a central government public authority, has initiated the planning stage for Project VANAHEIM, involving the procurement of radios. This procurement falls under the industry category of radio, television, communication, telecommunication, and related equipment. The location for the delivery is within the United Kingdom. The direct award will be made via the CCS Framework RM6116 (Lot 1.c) to L3 Harris. The procurement is currently in the planning phase, with a future notice date set for 22 May 2025. The contract period is expected to start on 23 May 2025 and end on 23 May 2028, with a potential extension until 23 May 2030. The estimated contract value totals £1,400,000, and small and medium-sized enterprises are deemed suitable for participation in this procurement process.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in the supply of communication equipment, particularly those specialising in radio technology. The Ministry of Defence's procurement process underlines a lucrative chance for businesses to establish or strengthen their connections with a central government buyer. Companies that possess the capability to provide high-quality radio equipment and those positioned to deliver goods across the UK would find this opportunity appealing. The direct award strategy favours companies already recognised for their expertise and reliability in this sector, thus allowing businesses to leverage existing credentials and expand their portfolio within governmental contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Project VANAHEIM - Procurement of Radios

Notice Description

The Authority are looking to procure a number of radios from L3 Harris, via a direct award under CCS Framework RM6116 (Lot 1.c)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0511f1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020827-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,120,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
22 May 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
22 May 2025 - 23 May 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Kayleigh Lewis
Contact Email
kayleigh.lewis116@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ANDOVER
Postcode
SP11 8HJ
Post Town
Salisbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Test Valley
Electoral Ward
Andover Millway
Westminster Constituency
North West Hampshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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