--- title: "Provision of Technical Support to the UK Link 16 Frequency Clearance Agreement" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5251dd16-d294-4bb6-9de5-5aaffe66ba4b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5251dd16-d294-4bb6-9de5-5aaffe66ba4b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5251dd16-d294-4bb6-9de5-5aaffe66ba4b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5251dd16-d294-4bb6-9de5-5aaffe66ba4b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, ISTAR, SITUATIONAL AWARENESS COMMAND AND CONTROL (SACC) DELIVERY TEAM" published: "2018-12-09" --- # Provision of Technical Support to the UK Link 16 Frequency Clearance Agreement Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, ISTAR, SITUATIONAL AWARENESS COMMAND AND CONTROL (SACC) DELIVERY TEAM Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5251dd16-d294-4bb6-9de5-5aaffe66ba4b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5251dd16-d294-4bb6-9de5-5aaffe66ba4b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5251dd16-d294-4bb6-9de5-5aaffe66ba4b.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence's Situational Awareness Command and Control Delivery Team is awarding a contract for the Provision of Technical Support to the UK Link 16 Frequency Clearance Agreement. This procurement falls under the industry category of technical support services and will take place in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The contract, which has an estimated value of £869,716, will be awarded using a selective procurement method with a restricted procedure. The contract period will commence on 7th November 2018 and conclude on 6th November 2020, with the tender period having ended on 25th October 2018. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses operating within the technical support and systems integration domains, particularly those with expertise in communication and navigation systems. Companies specialising in interference assessments, safety management systems, and compliance with aviation regulatory standards would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this opportunity advantageous, especially if they possess the necessary technical capabilities and knowledge related to Link 16 systems and their implications for civilian aeronautical equipment. ## Notice The Situational Awareness Command and Control Deliver Team, (SACC DT), part of the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD), intends to award a new Contract for the support, repair, maintenance and storage of the Frequency Clearance (FC) System. This Contract will be for an initial period of 24 (24) months with two (2) twelve (12) month extension options. The principal requirements of the Link 16 Frequency Clearance Support contract are as follows: * To undertake compatibility testing of Link 16 with Communications Navigation and Surveillance (CNS) systems operating in the 960-1215MHz frequency band, using the government furnished FC Test equipment, known as the 8 Net Signal Source. This is a collection of bespoke test equipment enabling interference testing of Link 16 on civilian aeronautical CNS equipment, as required by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) under the terms of the FC Agreement (FCA). * To support of all aspects of Link 16 network management, monitoring, design, planning and the technical aspects of the FCA to support the Joint Data Link Management Organisation (JDLMO), including working with the JDLMO to maintain compliance with the terms of the FCA, including the CAA audit process, and maintaining clearance to radiate for all Link 16 platforms in the UK Flight Information Region. * To manage and maintain the Link 16 FCA Safety Management System (FCA SMS) and all associated documentation on behalf of the MoD and CAA. The FCA SMS includes the Safety and Environmental Management Plan, Baseline Safety Case, Terminal Safety Cases (Generic and Specific variants) and Platform Safety Cases. A Subject Matter Expert is required to manage the FCA SMS including technically reviewing Terminal and Platform Safety Cases and staffing them though the FCA Safety Committee approvals process. A detailed knowledge of the background and content of the above documents is required to deliver this requirement. * In order to deliver this requirement a detailed knowledge of how Link 16 interferes with CNS systems, and the ability to undertake interference assessments against the following equipment is required: Distance Measuring Equipment (DME), Tactical Air Navigation Aids (TACAN), Secondary Surveillance Radar (SSR), Automatic Dependent Surveillance (Broadcast) ADS-B, 1090 MHz Multilateration, Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) and L-Band Digital Aeronautical Communications (L-DAC 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: Technical support services.'. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17123469-36c8-4a9d-aa46-f824c57a239d | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Dec 2018 | | Submission deadline | 25 Oct 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 24 Oct 2018 | | Contract period | 7 Nov 2018 - 6 Nov 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £869,716 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £835,150 | | 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, ISTAR, SITUATIONAL AWARENESS COMMAND AND CONTROL (SACC) DELIVERY TEAM | | 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 | TLK South West (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | JCSYS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71356300 - Technical support services ## Release History - 9 Dec 2018 at 06:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17123469-36c8-4a9d-aa46-f824c57a239d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17123469-36c8-4a9d-aa46-f824c57a239d 9th December 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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