--- title: "For supply and repair of Personal Locator Beacons - OPR" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-37a35110-f104-43aa-ac20-eccf5a993ac6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-37a35110-f104-43aa-ac20-eccf5a993ac6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-37a35110-f104-43aa-ac20-eccf5a993ac6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-37a35110-f104-43aa-ac20-eccf5a993ac6.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2022-03-02" --- # For supply and repair of Personal Locator Beacons - OPR Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-37a35110-f104-43aa-ac20-eccf5a993ac6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-37a35110-f104-43aa-ac20-eccf5a993ac6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-37a35110-f104-43aa-ac20-eccf5a993ac6.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence is initiating a procurement process for the supply and repair of Personal Locator Beacons (PLBs), specifically targeting the G2R and Sarbe 6 models. This tender is currently in the active stage and is conducted through a negotiated procedure without prior publication. The contract has an estimated value of £744,166.67 and will span one year, commencing on 23rd March 2022 and concluding on 23rd March 2023. The tender period closes on 12th March 2022, and delivery addresses include locations in the United Kingdom and various territories. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in telecommunications and electronic maintenance services, particularly those with expertise in radio beacons and spare parts procurement. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, especially those with the technical capability to support refurbishment and repairs. Given the specific requirements and technical knowledge needed for this contract, businesses that can demonstrate familiarity with the G2R and Sarbe 6 systems are well-positioned to compete effectively. ## Notice service spares and repairs support for the G2R and Sarbe 6 PLBs (Personal Locator Beacons) to current users and platforms. Additional information: The Communications & Situational Awareness (CSA) Project Team within Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S), part of the UK Ministry of Defence, ("the Authority") intends to award a Contract to Orolia SAS (France) ("the Contractor") for the Supply and Repair of G2R and Sarbe 6 Personal Locator Beacons (PLBs). The Contract will extend the services currently provided to the Authority by the contractor for a further period of 1 year to 22nd March 2023. The value of the proposed contract is PS744,166.67. The purpose of the contract is for the provision of maintenance of the current PLBs through refurbishment of current stock and procurement of additional spares where required and not a full replacement of equipment. In accordance with regulation 4 of The Defence and Security Public Contracts (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (SI 2019/697) this procurement falls to be regulated under the provisions of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 as amended (by SI 2019/697 and SI 2020/1450). Prior publication of a contract notice in the Official Journal of the European Union is no longer appropriate. It is considered that the award of the contract without prior publication of a contract notice in the UK e-notification service (in accordance with the relevant legislation) is lawful in accordance with regulation 16(1)(a)(ii) of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 for technical reasons. This is on the basis that Orolia SAS are the Original Equipment Manufacturer and retain the full system design, build and integration expertise and knowledge. Orolia SAS possess the relevant technical know-how and ownership of the brand, designs, drawings, and manufacturing data packs. The Contractor is the only company with access to this propriety information and the necessary knowledge, skills, and tools required to undertake repairs and the provision of spares to meet this requirement. The use of any other PLB in conjunction with the G2R would be incompatible. Sarbe is a registered Trademark owned by Orolia SAS. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fbd4026c-3710-4f68-b36f-c370aec78030 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Mar 2022 | | Submission deadline | 12 Mar 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 23 Mar 2022 - 23 Mar 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £746,166 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment ### Codes - 32221000 - Radio beacons ## Release History - 2 Mar 2022 at 12:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fbd4026c-3710-4f68-b36f-c370aec78030 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fbd4026c-3710-4f68-b36f-c370aec78030 2nd March 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://contracts.mod.uk Link to eSourcing Portal ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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