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title: "Support to Ground Based ISTAR System"
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# Support to Ground Based ISTAR System

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, ISTAR, SPECIAL PROJECTS COMMUNICATION AND FORCE PROTECTION (SPCFP)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-37497f1b-84d0-422a-b7cd-73e1eb8d1a52

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Support to Ground Based ISTAR System" contract was initiated by the Ministry of Defence, ISTAR, Special Projects Communication and Force Protection (SPCFP) based in Bristol, UK. The contract, classified under the surveillance system category with a value of £4,600,000, is currently in the Award stage and was published on 30 April 2020. The contract period commenced on 1 April 2020 and will extend until 31 March 2022. The procurement method used for this tender falls under the broader category of goods.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in technical support and maintenance of surveillance systems. Companies with capabilities in complex, multi-sensor platforms, particularly those that qualify as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), will be well-positioned to compete for future opportunities arising from the ongoing support of the Ground Based ISTAR system. Such contracts can bolster business growth by allowing these firms to engage in long-term collaborations with defence contractors or government entities, thus enhancing their market presence and expertise in the sector.

## Notice

The Contract is for the Support of The Ground Based ISTAR system. The Ground Based ISTAR systems are a technically complex, multi-sensor surveillance platform utilised by the British Armed Forces. The Contract will support, repair, maintain and store the specified Ground Based ISTAR system. This Contract is put in place to continue the support of the Ground Based ISTAR system, when the current support contract ends. 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: Surveillance system.'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a44346b5-4290-4fb0-a669-c89aa6e65268 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Apr 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,600,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,600,000 |
| 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, ISTAR, SPECIAL PROJECTS COMMUNICATION AND FORCE PROTECTION (SPCFP) |
| 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 | GD MISSION SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

### Codes

- 35125000 - Surveillance system

## Release History

- 30 Apr 2020 at 09:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a44346b5-4290-4fb0-a669-c89aa6e65268

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a44346b5-4290-4fb0-a669-c89aa6e65268
  30th April 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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