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title: "Upgrade of comms & replacement of acoustic sensor"
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# Upgrade of comms & replacement of acoustic sensor

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1833edb8-5126-4cfd-a5d7-9829946a6c8d

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for the "Upgrade of comms & replacement of acoustic sensor" project. The procurement process involved a direct procurement method with a single tender action below threshold. The contract value is £89,608.3 GBP with a contract period from 8th January 2024 to 27th September 2024. The project is classified under repair and maintenance services, specifically communications system maintenance services, and the location is in Scotland, United Kingdom.

This tender from the Ministry of Defence presents a business opportunity for companies specializing in communications system maintenance services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suitable for this tender, providing them with a chance to contribute to the upgrade of systems and sensors for enhanced verification and validation processes. Businesses interested in growth through government contracts in the maintenance services sector would find this procurement process relevant to their strategic objectives.

## Notice

Upgrade of current systems from Gen.1 & 2 to Gen 3. Purchase of BER acoustic sensors to increase rate of verification & validation during trials.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/948c82df-4156-497a-8110-8403df1892ba |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Aug 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Nov 2023 |
| Contract period | 8 Jan 2024 - 27 Sep 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £89,608 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £89,608 |
| 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 | ORPINGTON |
| Post town | Bromley |
| Postcode | BR5 4BQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI6 Outer London - South |
| ITL 3 | TLI61 Bromley |
| Local authority | Bromley |
| Electoral ward | St Mary Cray |
| Westminster constituency | Orpington |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | M S INSTRUMENTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
- 50334400 - Communications system maintenance services

## Release History

- 7 Dec 2023 at 10:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/948c82df-4156-497a-8110-8403df1892ba

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/948c82df-4156-497a-8110-8403df1892ba
  7th December 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/91dcf747-b1e8-48d0-8ed4-601b5900f648
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