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title: "Procurement and support of MPU5 radios"
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# Procurement and support of MPU5 radios

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, ISTAR, JOINT ELECTRONIC SURVEILLANCE (JES) DELIVERY TEAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3896df3b-4738-48ee-a036-46db1b84c5d2

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence's ISTAR Joint Electronic Surveillance Delivery Team in Bristol is awarding a contract for the procurement and support of 25 MPU5 radios, valued at £1.1 million. This contract, initiated through a tender process, will span five years, commencing from February 25, 2021, and includes options for additional procurement. The tender period concluded on January 7, 2021, with the award made public on January 11, 2021. The industry category for this procurement falls under portable radios.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the communications and electronics sectors, to engage with a prominent governmental body. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in manufacturing, supplying, or supporting communication technologies would be well-positioned to compete for future opportunities arising from this contract. As the Ministry of Defence continues to expand its capabilities, businesses that offer innovative solutions and services in portable radio technology could find ample room for growth.

## Notice

Procurement and support of 25 MPU5 radios.The Joint Electronic Surveillance Delivery Team, within the United Kingdom Ministry of Defence, intend to award a Contract to Steatite Limited for the delivery of an initial 25 MPU5 radios, ancillaries, spares, training, support, with options to procure additional systems ("the Contract"). The Contract has an anticipated value of PS1.1M (ex VAT) and a total contract duration of 5 years, subject to option periods (3+1+1). 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: Portable radios.'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34c8c08c-17fe-4d78-965b-e6182eea9286 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | 25 Feb 2021 - 25 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,100,000 |
| 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, JOINT ELECTRONIC SURVEILLANCE (JES) DELIVERY TEAM |
| 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32344280 - Portable radios

## Release History

- 11 Jan 2021 at 12:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34c8c08c-17fe-4d78-965b-e6182eea9286

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34c8c08c-17fe-4d78-965b-e6182eea9286
  11th January 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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