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title: "Preliminary Work in Preparation for the US/UK Secure Receiver PA Interim Demonstration"
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# Preliminary Work in Preparation for the US/UK Secure Receiver PA Interim Demonstration

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-47f7f328-2eee-4ee2-866d-22a9c94894cb

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## Summary

The procurement process, conducted by the Ministry of Defence, involved a tender titled "Preliminary Work in Preparation for the US/UK Secure Receiver PA Interim Demonstration." This project falls within the telecommunications industry and was located in the South West of England. The procurement stage is currently at the award phase, with the contract awarded on 29 January 2021. The contract's duration spans from 1 February 2021 to 19 August 2021, with a total value of approximately £486,807.39, and it was initiated via a selective procurement method, specifically using a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in telecommunications and related services, particularly those experienced in governmental projects and secure communications technology. Competitors would primarily include large-scale companies capable of meeting stringent security and operational requirements, as the awarding supplier for this contract was QinetiQ Limited. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find it challenging to participate directly due to the nature of the requirements indicated, making this a competitive landscape largely suited for established firms in the industry.

## Notice

Preliminary Work in Preparation for the US/UK Secure Receiver PA Interim Demonstration

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1826769f-69b6-44c4-8ef0-ae346077a585 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2021 - 19 Aug 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £486,807 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £486,807 |
| 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 |
| Locality | CORSHAM, WILTSHIRE |
| 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) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

## Release History

- 18 Mar 2021 at 09:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1826769f-69b6-44c4-8ef0-ae346077a585

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1826769f-69b6-44c4-8ef0-ae346077a585
  18th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4b8396b1-84e3-4f75-9e99-110e8f60c877
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/b35623cc-9f6d-43fa-af20-f3f5a6c04683
  Tasking Form - Signed

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