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title: "Procurement of Key storage units"
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# Procurement of Key storage units

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4b28cfbc-eb21-4c5a-a1ea-c8ce1b8453dd

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is seeking to procure ten additional Key Storage Units (KSUs) as part of their ongoing support for the Wildcat Helicopter fleet. This procurement, valued at £95,860, falls under the category of goods, specifically helicopters, and is taking place in Yeovil, England. The tender was published on 4th March 2020, with the tender period closing on 20th March 2020. This process is being conducted through a limited negotiated procedure without prior publication, as permitted under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, due to the nature of the required supplies being integral to existing systems.

This procurement presents growth opportunities for entities within the defence services sector, particularly those with experience in providing specialised goods for military applications. Suppliers that have capabilities in the manufacture or support of helicopter components and technology would be particularly well-suited to compete. Given the specific needs of the Ministry of Defence, businesses with established relationships or existing contracts in defence are encouraged to explore potential collaborations or partnerships in response to this tender.

## Notice

Transparency Notice of Invitation To Tender (ITT) Notice. This Notice serves to announce the issue of an ITT. It is NOT to seek expressions of interest for a new opportunity. Procurement of additional Key storage Units (KSUs) Additional information: This requirement is for the procurement of an additional quantity of 10 Key storage Units to augment the original purchase when the Wildcat Helicopter first came in to service. These are integral elements to the VIASAT (Eclypt*600 Encrypted Drive) Secure Data Recorder for use on the Wildcat Helicopter. As the procurement of these items is considered additional deliveries by the original supplier and are intended as an extension of existing supplies it is considered that the contract can be placed using the negotiated procedure without prior publication in pursuant to Regulation 32 (5)(b) of Public Contracts Regulation 2015 where any change to the supplier would oblige the contracting authority to acquire supplies having different technical characteristics resulting in incompatibility or disproportionate technical difficulties in operation and maintenance

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36a4b8bc-6904-4084-8362-aea6bb3a22d8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Apr 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 25 Mar 2020 - 25 Sep 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £95,860 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £95,860 |
| 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 | YEOVIL |
| Post town | Bath |
| Postcode | BA20 2YB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Yeovil South |
| Westminster constituency | Yeovil |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 34711500 - Helicopters
- 75220000 - Defence services

## Release History

- 1 Apr 2020 at 08:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36a4b8bc-6904-4084-8362-aea6bb3a22d8
- 4 Mar 2020 at 12:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e05d0c0-720f-4b64-9d4b-22b3b71e883b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36a4b8bc-6904-4084-8362-aea6bb3a22d8
  1st April 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e05d0c0-720f-4b64-9d4b-22b3b71e883b
  4th March 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/34cefa45-3d03-4408-85c3-fb90006662f6
  Invitation to Tender
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b589ac7e-11a8-4af8-be93-b2a690f61ee4
  Agreed Purchae Order

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