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title: "DSTL Project Support - Technical and Security Advice for APS (DSTL Support to GPS PO)"
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# DSTL Project Support - Technical and Security Advice for APS (DSTL Support to GPS PO)

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, AIR SUPPORT, AIR PLATFORM SYSTEMS PROJECT TEAM (APS PT)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-06c2be52-f959-4b8b-aa39-83b79846d67f

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## Summary

The public procurement process pertains to the Ministry of Defence, specifically the Air Support and Air Platform Systems Project Team (APS PT). The contract, titled "DSTL Project Support - Technical and Security Advice for APS", involves the provision of crucial Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) services for UK military applications. Located in Bristol, this tender is classified under the industry category of Global navigation and positioning systems (GPS or equivalent). The procurement method details are not specified, and key dates include the contract commencement on 1 April 2016, with a total value of £1,480,000 and a contract duration until 31 March 2020. The contract has been awarded as confirmed on 1 April 2016, and was officially published on 28 May 2017.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in technical and security advisory services within the defence sector. Companies engaged in providing GNSS technologies or related consultation services would be particularly well-suited to explore this avenue for growth. As the contract supports critical military operations, businesses with expertise in military-grade technologies and who can meet stringent security requirements will find opportunities to collaborate with the Ministry of Defence and potentially expand their offerings in the governmental and defence markets.

## Notice

UK forces require precise position, velocity and time (PVT) information for a variety of applications inclusing navigation, targeting, guidance, situational awareness, search and rescue and time syncronisation. Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) has become the de-facto system for military applications. 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: Global navigation and positioning systems (GPS or equivalent).'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6fac56fc-cfbe-4800-af3e-85bbcb2c22aa |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 May 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Apr 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2016 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2016 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,480,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,480,000 |
| 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, AIR SUPPORT, AIR PLATFORM SYSTEMS PROJECT TEAM (APS PT) |
| 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38112100 - Global navigation and positioning systems (GPS or equivalent)

## Release History

- 28 May 2017 at 11:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6fac56fc-cfbe-4800-af3e-85bbcb2c22aa

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6fac56fc-cfbe-4800-af3e-85bbcb2c22aa
  28th May 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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