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title: "GB-Bristol: TACTICAL DATA LINK (TDL) TECHNICAL SUPPORT TO A400M PROJECT TEAM FOR A400M MULTIFUNCTIONAL INFORMATION DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM (MIDS) PROGRAMME"
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# GB-Bristol: TACTICAL DATA LINK (TDL) TECHNICAL SUPPORT TO A400M PROJECT TEAM FOR A400M MULTIFUNCTIONAL INFORMATION DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM (MIDS) PROGRAMME

Buyer: DE&S, A400M PROJECT TEAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-08c06db7-76ff-4d06-a554-7330096651b9

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## Summary

The public procurement process involves the DE&S, A400M Project Team, located in Bristol, which has issued a tender titled "TACTICAL DATA LINK (TDL) TECHNICAL SUPPORT TO A400M PROJECT TEAM FOR A400M MULTIFUNCTIONAL INFORMATION DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM (MIDS) PROGRAMME." This procurement falls under the category of technical support services and has a total value of £108,948. The tender has recently completed its period, which ended on 14th March 2018, with the contract running from 15th March 2018 to 31st December 2021. The method of procurement used has not been specified in the documentation.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses in the technical support services sector, particularly those with expertise in data link technology and military communications systems. Companies equipped to provide the required services may include information technology consultancies or engineering firms that specialise in military aerospace technologies. Engaging in such contracts could facilitate growth and establish long-term relationships within the defence sector, especially with organisations like the UK Ministry of Defence.

## Notice

The Authority is required to ensure that the Technical Data Link (TDL) capability on board of the A400M complies with the TDL Core Dec Architecture and Policy at Reference A, and is compliant with the UK MOD Policy for Data Link IO and Network Assurance at Reference B. This is to ensure that the A400M is interoperable with UK, US and allied TDL fitted platforms 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 'GB-Bristol: TACTICAL DATA LINK (TDL) TECHNICAL SUPPORT TO A400M PROJECT TEAM FOR A400M MULTIFUNCTIONAL INFORMATION DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM (MIDS) PROGRAMME'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de84ff0f-82fb-4df9-b65a-b2c5e5643333 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Apr 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Mar 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Mar 2018 |
| Contract period | 15 Mar 2018 - 31 Dec 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £108,948 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £108,948 |
| 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 | DE&S, A400M PROJECT 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SYSTEMS ENGINEERING & ASSESSMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71356300 - Technical support services

## Release History

- 17 Apr 2018 at 13:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de84ff0f-82fb-4df9-b65a-b2c5e5643333

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de84ff0f-82fb-4df9-b65a-b2c5e5643333
  17th April 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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