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title: "Purchase of Spirent GSS7000"
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# Purchase of Spirent GSS7000

Buyer: DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1056fe29-4bb5-4476-adbf-6c17e7d2ef5b

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by Defence Equipment and Support, pertains to the purchase of the Spirent GSS7000 along with a one-year support package. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically in the Global navigation and positioning systems domain. The contract, valued at £105,441.58, was awarded following a limited procurement method, specifically negotiated without a call for competition. The tender period concluded on 7th March 2017, with the contract effective from 8th March 2017 and running until 31st March 2018. The delivery address for this contract is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This award presents a valuable opportunity for businesses engaged in the GPS and positioning systems sector, particularly those with the capability to provide specialised equipment and support services. Companies that supply advanced technological products or related services, especially larger enterprises with proven track records in similar contracts, may find this tender advantageous for expanding their business operations. As the market continues to evolve, firms that can demonstrate innovative solutions in this field will be well-positioned to compete for future contracts.

## Notice

Purchase of Spirent GSS 7000 and 1 year support package

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b6fa195-dd84-44fd-a2f5-bda16dbe97a0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated without a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Mar 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Mar 2017 |
| Contract period | 13 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £105,441 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT |
| 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 | SPIRENT COMMUNICATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 24 Mar 2017 at 09:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b6fa195-dd84-44fd-a2f5-bda16dbe97a0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b6fa195-dd84-44fd-a2f5-bda16dbe97a0
  24th March 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/01111978-01e2-4ceb-b99c-ad6f2d1e757e
  Redacted Contract
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2e7daf30-0316-4b5e-9e78-c157f2bb82a9
  Redaction Log

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