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title: "ADEWS/131 - Fibre Optic Cable"
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buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
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# ADEWS/131 - Fibre Optic Cable

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1d80c096-2746-40a4-893e-2939fb9ce211

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has completed a procurement process for the provision of new and repair of existing optic fibre cables. The procurement method used was a negotiated procedure without prior publication, with a contract value of £25,000. The contract period runs from December 15, 2023, to March 31, 2024. The main procurement category for this tender is goods, and the procurement stage has reached the award stage as of December 15, 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in optical-fibre cable provision and repair to compete for a contract with the UK Ministry of Defence. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suited for this tender due to the SME suitability indicator. The location for the delivery of services includes various regions such as the United Kingdom, Europe, and British Oversea Territories.

## Notice

Defence Equipment & Support, part of the UK Ministry of Defence, has awarded a contract for provision of new optic fibre cables and repair of existing optic fibre cables.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c96ac512-ce0b-4b25-b88f-20c2a3b2123a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jan 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Dec 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Dec 2023 |
| Contract period | 15 Dec 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £25,000 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ALKER FIBRE OPTIC SPECIALISTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32562100 - Optical-fibre cables for information transmission

## Release History

- 16 Jan 2024 at 16:54 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c96ac512-ce0b-4b25-b88f-20c2a3b2123a
- 4 Jan 2024 at 16:33 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c96ac512-ce0b-4b25-b88f-20c2a3b2123a
- 18 Dec 2023 at 15:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c96ac512-ce0b-4b25-b88f-20c2a3b2123a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c96ac512-ce0b-4b25-b88f-20c2a3b2123a
  16th January 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/93014fec-5fb2-410a-8d65-5be82ebef89e
  n/a

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