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title: "Transparency Purposes Only - CONTRACTOR LOGISTICS SUPPORT (CLS) OF THE INTRA SITE DIGITAL LINK (ISDL)"
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# Transparency Purposes Only - CONTRACTOR LOGISTICS SUPPORT (CLS) OF THE INTRA SITE DIGITAL LINK (ISDL)

Buyer: DEFENCE EQUIPMENT & SUPPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4b769c96-7022-42d5-9652-8375671d1c85

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## Summary

The public procurement process pertains to a contract titled "Transparency Purposes Only - CONTRACTOR LOGISTICS SUPPORT (CLS) OF THE INTRA SITE DIGITAL LINK (ISDL)" issued by DEFENCE EQUIPMENT & SUPPORT. The contract, categorised under "Air defence radar" services, is specifically related to the maintenance of the Intra Site Digital Link and associated equipment in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method employed was an open procedure, and the tender period concluded on 13 June 2017, with the contract awarded on 16 June 2017, covering the duration from 7 July 2017 to 10 July 2020. The total value of the contract was £221,027.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in logistics, maintenance, and technical support within defence-related sectors. Companies with expertise in air defence systems, telecommunications, and emergency assistance services would be particularly well-suited to engage in similar future tenders. By positioning themselves as reliable providers of such services, these businesses can leverage their capabilities to not only meet the needs of national defence but also to secure a foothold in a critical industry.

## Notice

The contract is for the maintenance of the Intra Site Digital Link and its equipment used to connect UK ACAS main radio operating sites with associated transmitter and receiver sites, repair/disposal/replacement of damaged parts, provision of train the trainer services and emergency on-site assistance tasks

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44e2c154-20db-43ad-b501-fc4ac39a879f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jul 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Jun 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Jun 2017 |
| Contract period | 6 Jul 2017 - 10 Jul 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £221,027 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £221,027 |
| 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 | DEFENCE EQUIPMENT & SUPPORT |
| Locality | BEDFORD |
| Post town | Stevenage |
| Postcode | SG16 6DN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH25 Central Bedfordshire |
| Local authority | Central Bedfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Clifton, Henlow & Langford |
| Westminster constituency | Hitchin |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BABCOCK COMMUNICATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35723000 - Air defence radar

## Release History

- 26 Jul 2017 at 09:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44e2c154-20db-43ad-b501-fc4ac39a879f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44e2c154-20db-43ad-b501-fc4ac39a879f
  26th July 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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