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title: "700953368 - MHC Communication Crypto Key Procurement"
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# 700953368 - MHC Communication Crypto Key Procurement

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0a804b27-bc03-4af5-b137-82c2eb0c14fa

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for the procurement of MHC Communication Crypto Key worth £234,023. The contract was awarded to Thales Norway AS, and the procurement method used was direct with a single tender action. The contract period starts on November 10, 2020, and ends on December 31, 2021, with the tender period ending on September 18, 2020. The procurement falls under the goods category and is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This contract award by the Ministry of Defence presents an opportunity for businesses involved in command, control, and communication systems. Companies that specialise in such technologies and services, particularly those capable of meeting the specific requirements outlined in the tender, are well-suited to compete. Understanding the Ministry of Defence's needs and aligning services with their procurement procedures can enhance the chances of success in securing future similar contracts.

## Notice

700953368 - MHC Communication Crypto Key Procurement - Contract Award Notice

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fa06117-bcdb-430d-88c4-4a780a702070 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Oct 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Sep 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Nov 2020 |
| Contract period | 10 Nov 2020 - 31 Dec 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £234,023 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £234,023 |
| 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 |
| 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 | THALES NORWAY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35711000 - Command, control, communication systems

## Release History

- 10 Oct 2022 at 12:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fa06117-bcdb-430d-88c4-4a780a702070

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fa06117-bcdb-430d-88c4-4a780a702070
  10th October 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/33e3842a-0e6d-40a4-8579-4f450099ff91
  700953368 - MHC Communication Crypto Key Procurement - Contract T&Cs

## Notice URLs

- https://des.mod.uk

## Provenance

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