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title: "Provision of Contractor Logistic Support for the Tactical Network Design Station (TNDS)"
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# Provision of Contractor Logistic Support for the Tactical Network Design Station (TNDS)

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2484388f-32e3-4be5-b2de-f85f732e14a0

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Ministry of Defence, which is based in Bristol, England, seeking to award a contract titled "Provision of Contractor Logistic Support for the Tactical Network Design Station (TNDS)." This service falls under the communication and telecommunication industry category, with a total contract value of £1,332,613. The contract was initiated on 2nd August 2021 and will span until 31st July 2026. The procurement method used was a re-let of the current contract, and the tender period concluded on 30th July 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in communication technology and logistical support services, particularly those capable of providing network design solutions. Companies that specialise in telecommunication systems, software development, and logistics would be well-positioned to compete, especially those with experience in supporting military or defence sectors. The active status of the award to DXC Technology Ltd signifies an ongoing need in this area, highlighting potential future tenders in similar domains.

## Notice

There is an enduring requirement for the Joint Data Link Management Organisation to have a network design capability; this is currently provided by DXC's Tactical Data Link Network Design Station (TNDS). The TNDS is a Microsoft Windows-based software application designed and created by DXC (previously HPE) used by Network Planners to import, generate and export Link 16 network designs. The TNDS is operated by 13 Multifunctional Information Distribution System (MIDS) Link 16 nations (see APPENDIX 2). The UK service-user is the Joint Data Link Management Organisation (JDLMO) located at Royal Air Force High Wycombe.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37fdd386-68f7-4c5b-9c59-15e83ca43675 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Re-let the current contract |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jul 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Aug 2021 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,332,613 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,332,613 |
| 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 | DXC TECHNOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

## Release History

- 25 Aug 2021 at 16:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37fdd386-68f7-4c5b-9c59-15e83ca43675

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37fdd386-68f7-4c5b-9c59-15e83ca43675
  25th August 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/014896d3-932b-409d-a5f4-34b5bbb34bbd

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