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title: "MHC Procurement of M428 IFF System & Associated Equipment"
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# MHC Procurement of M428 IFF System & Associated Equipment

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-41bd88b1-edc6-4c04-801a-c7e70302e05c

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## Summary

The UK Ministry of Defence is currently in the Tender stage of the procurement process for the "MHC Procurement of M428 IFF System & Associated Equipment" contract. This contract, valued at £140,000, pertains to the command, control, communication, and computer systems industry and is based in Bristol, England. The tender was published on 10th February 2022, with a deadline for submissions set for 22nd February 2022. The contract is intended to amend an existing agreement with Leonardo UK Limited for a period of approximately six months, spanning from 24th February 2022 to 30th September 2022.

This opportunity presents a significant potential for growth, particularly for businesses involved in defence contracting, electronics, and systems integration. Companies that specialise in providing command, control, communication, and computer systems, especially those with experience in military or defence applications, would find this tender of particular interest. The procurement method is a single tender action, indicating a streamlined approach that may lead to faster decision-making and less competition, thereby enhancing the likelihood of successful bids for capable firms.

## Notice

The Mine Hunting Capability Team, part of the UK Ministry of Defence, intends to amend an existing contract held with Leonardo UK Limited, for the supply of 1 x M428 IFF System and associated equipment. The revised contract shall be in effect for approximately 6 months. The original VTN for this contract was published via Defence Contracts Online on 03/12/2020.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2dc1a408-1061-4d3a-af68-9bb53775bba4 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 24 Feb 2022 - 30 Sep 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £140,000 |
| 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 | 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

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

### Codes

- 35710000 - Command, control, communication and computer systems

## Release History

- 10 Feb 2022 at 17:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2dc1a408-1061-4d3a-af68-9bb53775bba4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2dc1a408-1061-4d3a-af68-9bb53775bba4
  10th February 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bddd6b19-0f21-4ff8-ac1e-7752191e1c0c
  VTN Notice for proposed amendment to contract 701300377 - MHC Procurement of M428 IFF System & Associated Equipment. Amendment covers the purchase of 1 additional M428 IFF Ship Set.

## Notice URLs

- https://des.mod.uk

## Provenance

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