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title: "Information Data Distribution Systems (IDDS) In Service Support Contract"
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# Information Data Distribution Systems (IDDS) In Service Support Contract

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, SHIPS, COMMUNICATIONS AND SITUATIONAL AWARENESS (CSA)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4751aad5-b1e4-4a5d-b2d4-e5eaba504d68

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, Ships, Communications and Situational Awareness (CSA) has completed the procurement process for the "Information Data Distribution Systems (IDDS) In Service Support Contract." This contract, valued at £3,500,000, falls under the services category related to data-transmission equipment. The contract period is set to commence on 1st October 2018 and will run until 30th September 2021. The procurement was initiated through a tender process, with the tender period concluding on 5th February 2018.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in data transmission services and maintenance support. Businesses equipped to provide innovative solutions or support services for military communication systems would be particularly well-suited to engage. As the contract is already awarded to BAE Systems Marine Limited, future opportunities may arise as the Ministry of Defence continues to seek reliable suppliers for related projects within this industry.

## Notice

IDDS In service Support Contract for the LPD Class, ASTUTE Class and AO Class 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: Data-transmission equipment.'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/474bcd8c-8e1a-463f-a0a3-becd71d50eaa |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Apr 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Feb 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Feb 2018 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2018 - 30 Sep 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,500,000 |
| 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, SHIPS, COMMUNICATIONS AND SITUATIONAL AWARENESS (CSA) |
| 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 | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BAE SYSTEMS MARINE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32260000 - Data-transmission equipment

## Release History

- 28 Apr 2018 at 07:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/474bcd8c-8e1a-463f-a0a3-becd71d50eaa

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/474bcd8c-8e1a-463f-a0a3-becd71d50eaa
  28th April 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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