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title: "TEMPEST FWST VTN"
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# TEMPEST FWST VTN

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-129b658b-d156-48b1-a9f5-6360fa019ff5

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has initiated a tender for the procurement of data-transmission equipment, titled "TEMPEST FWST VTN". Located in the East of England, this limited procurement process will take place under a negotiated procedure without prior publication, with a contract value of £2,257,920. The tender period is set to close on 26th November 2021, following which the contract is scheduled to commence on the same day and run until 31st March 2022.

This opportunity presents a significant potential for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in data-transmission equipment and related technologies. As the tender is being offered on a single source basis, it may suit companies with established capabilities or those that can maintain close operational links to the Ministry of Defence. Given the nature of the procurement process, larger enterprises or firms with extensive experience in government contracts would likely be best positioned to compete effectively.

## Notice

This notice is not a request for expressions of interest so please do not apply to be invited to tender. This notice advises that the Authority has decided to negotiate a contract with the named supplier (In the attached VTN) on a single source basis and is published for reasons of transparency.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/068a53cd-cb32-4ac0-8d03-64a66e78a55d |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 26 Nov 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,257,920 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | CORSHAM |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN13 9NR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire |
| Local authority | Wiltshire |
| Electoral ward | Corsham Ladbrook |
| Westminster constituency | Chippenham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

### Codes

- 32260000 - Data-transmission equipment

## Release History

- 24 Nov 2021 at 11:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/068a53cd-cb32-4ac0-8d03-64a66e78a55d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/068a53cd-cb32-4ac0-8d03-64a66e78a55d
  24th November 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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