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title: "Procurement and Support of installation of Link 16 Joint Tactical Radio System Mobile Crates"
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buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, ISTAR, SITUATIONAL AWARENESS COMMAND AND CONTROL (SACC) DELIVERY TEAM"
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# Procurement and Support of installation of Link 16 Joint Tactical Radio System Mobile Crates

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, ISTAR, SITUATIONAL AWARENESS COMMAND AND CONTROL (SACC) DELIVERY TEAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-02b0c244-1bee-46fc-9039-66f32692099f

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence's ISTAR, Situational Awareness Command and Control (SACC) Delivery Team has completed a procurement process for the installation of Link 16 Joint Tactical Radio System Mobile Crates, part of the Maritime Multi-Link (MML) Project. The contract, awarded to Viasat UK Ltd, is worth £1,500,000 and will run from 1st April 2021 to 31st May 2023. This procurement falls under the category of Tactical command, control and communication systems, with the delivery address located in the South East of the United Kingdom. The tender phase concluded on 17th December 2020.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in technological communications and defence systems, particularly those specialising in tactical command, control, and communication systems. Companies with expertise in the installation and integration of advanced communication systems would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts, as well as those with capabilities in supplying equipment that meets stringent military specifications and access restrictions.

## Notice

The Secretary of State for Defence intends to award a contract to Viasat UK Ltd for the provision of quantity ten Link 16 Joint Tactical Radio System (JTRS) Mobile Crates, for the T45 and QEC platforms under the Maritime Multi-Link (MML) Project. This is the only product currently on the market that meets both the technical requirement and access size restrictions of both the T45 and QEC platforms, mitigating the need to cut metal and reducing the risk of installation. The Cyber Risk profile is Very Low. The reference for the RA is: RAR-J9K6MBSB. Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier and search for the notice with reference 'UK-Bristol: Tactical Command, Control and Communication systems.'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c96138e6-452f-4536-8cc1-b008f678eb05 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 31 May 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,500,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, ISTAR, SITUATIONAL AWARENESS COMMAND AND CONTROL (SACC) DELIVERY TEAM |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS34 8JH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VIASAT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35712000 - Tactical command, control and communication systems

## Release History

- 21 Dec 2020 at 14:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c96138e6-452f-4536-8cc1-b008f678eb05

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c96138e6-452f-4536-8cc1-b008f678eb05
  21st December 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier

## Provenance

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