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title: "Technical Support to the UK Link 16 Frequency Clearance Agreement"
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# Technical Support to the UK Link 16 Frequency Clearance Agreement

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-322e9a40-ac55-4f1c-96b9-ad81243ee70b

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Ministry of Defence, which is seeking technical support for the "Technical Support to the UK Link 16 Frequency Clearance Agreement." This service falls under the services category and primarily pertains to the test and evaluation of military electronic systems. The location for delivery is in the South West of England, specifically in Bristol. The procurement method used is a single tender action, indicating that it is a direct award below the threshold limit. The contract was awarded on 4th October 2017, and the contract period spans from 5th October 2017 to 9th September 2018. The tender period concluded on 1st September 2017.

This contract creates opportunities for businesses that specialise in military electronic systems and technical support services. Businesses with expertise in frequency management, systems evaluation, and related technical services would be well-suited to engage in similar future tenders or contribute to ongoing projects within the Ministry of Defence. The awarded value of £238,803 indicates significant budgetary consideration, marking it as a potential growth avenue for capable firms in the sector.

## Notice

This contract Link 16 Frequency Clearance Agreement (FCA) Technical Support is essential to maintain the FCA and includes the requirement to provide technical expertise. The Situational Awareness and Command and Control Delivery Team (SACC DT) is responsible for maintenance of the UK Frequency Clearance Agreement (FCA). This agreement between the UK MOD and the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) defines the acceptable levels of Link 16 transmissions that are permissible in the UK Flight Information Region (FIR). The agreement exists because Link 16 is an unauthorised user in the 960-1215MHz Frequency Band that is allocated to civilian Communication, Navigation and Surveillance (CNS) equipment, and as such Link 16 is only permitted to operate on a tolerable interference basis. The FCA forms part of an overall Frequency Clearance Agreement Safety Management System (FCA SMS) that underpins all Link 16 use. FCA SMS maintenance is fundamental to the continued safe use of Link 16 in the UK FIR and this SOW defines the technical support activities required to maintain and support this.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21413fe8-2806-41c1-a393-756b3c2eb7e3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Nov 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Sep 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Oct 2017 |
| Contract period | 4 Oct 2017 - 9 Sep 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £238,803 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £238,803 |
| 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 | Not specified |
| Postcode | BS34 8JE |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | JCSYS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73436000 - Test and evaluation of military electronic systems

## Release History

- 8 Nov 2017 at 08:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21413fe8-2806-41c1-a393-756b3c2eb7e3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21413fe8-2806-41c1-a393-756b3c2eb7e3
  8th November 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5ef2855f-ea11-464e-9613-6e0cd21bd8ae
  SACC_00045_Master_Contract_Redacted

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