--- title: "Contract 705248451 CONTRACTOR LOGISTIC SUPPORT FOR THE PROVISION, MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND POST DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE BELIZE TRAINING AREAS DIGITAL RADIO SYSTEM AT BRITISH ARMY TRAINING SUPPORT UNIT BELIZE (BATSUB)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3ed43597-bf46-4753-953b-bd76af7fe578" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3ed43597-bf46-4753-953b-bd76af7fe578" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3ed43597-bf46-4753-953b-bd76af7fe578.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3ed43597-bf46-4753-953b-bd76af7fe578.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2022-09-16" --- # Contract 705248451 CONTRACTOR LOGISTIC SUPPORT FOR THE PROVISION, MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND POST DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE BELIZE TRAINING AREAS DIGITAL RADIO SYSTEM AT BRITISH ARMY TRAINING SUPPORT UNIT BELIZE (BATSUB) Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3ed43597-bf46-4753-953b-bd76af7fe578 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3ed43597-bf46-4753-953b-bd76af7fe578) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3ed43597-bf46-4753-953b-bd76af7fe578.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence, UK, has initiated a tender titled Contract 705248451 for contractor logistic support for the provision, maintenance, repair, and post-design services for the Belize Training Areas Digital Radio System at British Army Training Support Unit Belize (BATSUB). This tender falls within the maintenance services of radio-communications equipment category, with an estimated contract value of £500,000 per annum. The procurement method is a negotiated procedure without prior publication, with the tender period ending on September 26, 2022. The contract period is set to start on November 1, 2022, and end on October 31, 2023. This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses, especially those located in Belize with expertise in radio communication systems. Businesses capable of providing fully managed, end-to-end digitised radio communication systems and associated support services would be well-suited to compete. Considering the critical nature of the equipment for military training exercises, proximity to Belize for timely repairs is a key requirement. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) could find this tender particularly suitable, given the emphasis on local presence and technical expertise demanded by the procurement. ## Notice VOLUNTARY TRANSPARENCY NOTICE for Contract 705248451. A VTN has been issued on Find a Tender Service for CONTRACTOR LOGISTIC SUPPORT FOR THE PROVISION, MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND POST DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE BELIZE TRAINING AREAS DIGITAL RADIO SYSTEM AT BRITISH ARMY TRAINING SUPPORT UNIT BELIZE (BATSUB). Defence Digital Networks Commercial - Strategic Services (Radios), part of the UK Ministry of Defence, intends to award a contract to Belize Communication & Security Ltd for the duration of 1 year (+ a 1 year option period) to for the procurement of a fully managed, end to end (leased) digitised radio communication system for the British Army Training Support Unit Belize (BATSUB), to include ongoing training of personnel; replacement, repair and technical management of the infrastructure equipment, software and hardware. The system will allow flexibility (multi users and groups), control, intelligent audio routing, robust, and interference free communications. The contract is estimated to be valued at PS500,000 per annum (five hundred thousand pounds per annum). In accordance with the provisions of The Public Procurement (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 SI No. 2020/1319, this procurement falls to be regulated under the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 as amended (in particular by SI 2020/1319). 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 (as required by the relevant legislation) is lawful in accordance with regulation 32(b)(ii) of the PCR 2015 because competition is absent for technical reasons. It is essential for the requirement that the supplier be located in Belize in order to meet the required response times for repairs to equipment, which is critical to maintaining the health and safety of personnel undertaking military training exercises in country. Belize Communication and Security Ltd is the only supplier able to fulfil the requirement as it has the requisite resources, infrastructure and technical expertise required and due to its location and is the only supplier able to meet the timescales for this procurement. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6600f6b-0237-42b4-b928-8f525f8dc25b | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | 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 | 16 Sep 2022 | | Submission deadline | 26 Sep 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Nov 2022 - 31 Oct 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,000,000 | | 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 | CORSHAM | | Post town | Swindon | | Postcode | SN13 9NR | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | | ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire | | Local authority | Wiltshire | | Electoral ward | Corsham Ladbrook | | Westminster constituency | Chippenham | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 50333000 - Maintenance services of radio-communications equipment ## Release History - 16 Sep 2022 at 10:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6600f6b-0237-42b4-b928-8f525f8dc25b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6600f6b-0237-42b4-b928-8f525f8dc25b 16th September 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://modgovuk.sharepoint.com/teams/8352/SitePages/CP&F-Release-4.aspx ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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