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title: "In-service Support for PDM Outfit"
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# In-service Support for PDM Outfit

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, SHIPS, COMMUNICATIONS AND SITUATIONAL AWARENESS (CSA)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2e415e33-eb01-4b47-b269-16c587019e49

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "In-service Support for PDM Outfit" is led by the Ministry of Defence, Ships, Communications and Situational Awareness (CSA). This contract involves the procurement of navigation equipment, valued at £7,000,000, and is focused on providing support for the PDM2 and associated systems fitted to various Royal Navy vessels, including Type 23 Frigates. The tender stage has been completed, with the contract period commencing on 1st July 2019 and concluding on 30th June 2022. The equipment and support services are to be delivered in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in defence contracting, particularly those specialising in navigation equipment, maintenance services, and complex system support. Companies experienced in providing technological solutions for military applications and those capable of managing equipment obsolescence would be particularly well-suited to respond. The focus on ongoing support and technology refresh indicates a demand for innovative and reliable service providers within this sector.

## Notice

Equipment procurement (in relation to PDM2) and in-service support for PDM Outfit. This contract will include post design services, maintenance, repair, replacement component spares and obsolescence management, for PDM Data Distribution Systems as fitted to all Royal Navy (RN) Type 23 Frigates, Single Role Mine Hunters and RFAs. This contract will also include development, manufacture and installation of a Technology Refresh solution for the PDM2 system currently fitted to Type 23 Frigates. Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier and search for the notice with reference 'UK-Bristol: Navigation equipment.'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78b0ca2d-0519-430f-981b-e6c210eff3b8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jun 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Jun 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Jun 2018 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2019 - 30 Jun 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £7,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £7,000,000 |
| 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, SHIPS, COMMUNICATIONS AND SITUATIONAL AWARENESS (CSA) |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ULTRA ELECTRONICS, COMMAND & SONAR SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34933000 - Navigation equipment

## Release History

- 10 Jun 2018 at 11:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78b0ca2d-0519-430f-981b-e6c210eff3b8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78b0ca2d-0519-430f-981b-e6c210eff3b8
  10th June 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier

## Provenance

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