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title: "VTN Intention to DIRECT AWARD- 701573390 Provision of NIDA Support"
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# VTN Intention to DIRECT AWARD- 701573390 Provision of NIDA Support

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5b697c9b-9132-4d51-8350-b2fbbc8e1a44

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is initiating a procurement process for the title “VTN Intention to DIRECT AWARD- 701573390 Provision of NIDA Support,” which falls under the maintenance and repair of data network equipment industry category. The tender is currently in the active stage, with a submission deadline set for 24 June 2021. The contract, valued at £40,435, is scheduled to begin on 1 July 2021 and is expected to run until 31 March 2023. This procurement will utilise a direct method, specifically a single tender action below the threshold.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses experienced in providing support and maintenance for specialised technology, specifically those with capabilities related to the NIDA Model trainer products. With the Ministry of Defence as the contracting authority, smaller and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the technology services sector are particularly well-positioned to compete, especially if they align with the stipulated requirements and possess expertise in data network equipment support.

## Notice

This notice is for Voluntary Transparency only. It is to advise of the intent to Directly Award a contract for the provision of 'Support to NIDA' to Innovative Technology Products Limited (ITP Ltd). ITP Ltd are the only official UK provider of the NIDA Model 130ST trainer product and software, support and maintenance, as endorsed by the NIDA Corporation, Florida.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/025f2f3b-414f-4eac-a511-ed11e82c638a |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2021 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,435 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | PORTSMOUTH |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO2 8BY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth |
| Local authority | Portsmouth |
| Electoral ward | Nelson |
| Westminster constituency | Portsmouth North |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50312300 - Maintenance and repair of data network equipment

## Release History

- 14 Jun 2021 at 09:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/025f2f3b-414f-4eac-a511-ed11e82c638a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/025f2f3b-414f-4eac-a511-ed11e82c638a
  14th June 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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