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title: "701550380"
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# 701550380

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5bf63273-79aa-4a7c-9bc9-40f1ccbaecce

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is procuring services related to support for the Defence Very Low Frequency Received Signal Service and Evolve Assessment and Demonstration Phase. The tender was initiated on 21 May 2021 and is currently active, with completion expected on 31 May 2024. The procurement is categorised under communication and telecommunication equipment, with a total contract value of £4,999,999, and a minimum value of £256,226. This procurement was established through a direct award via a single tender action below the threshold, and the relevant delivery location is in the South West of England.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses in the telecommunications and defence sectors, particularly those offering related services and equipment. Companies with expertise in radio communication and signal services, as well as those with capabilities to support large defence projects, would find this procurement particularly relevant. Given that this is a direct award, businesses that have established relationships with the Ministry of Defence, such as large contractors, may be better positioned to participate in similar tenders in the future.

## Notice

Further details can be requested but will not be published at this time.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c5c36c8-483a-4f5b-8f1e-143c69d197cb |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 May 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2021 - 31 May 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,999,999 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £256,226 |
| 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 | BABCOCK COMMUNICATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 23 Aug 2021 at 12:31 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c5c36c8-483a-4f5b-8f1e-143c69d197cb
- 23 Aug 2021 at 11:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c5c36c8-483a-4f5b-8f1e-143c69d197cb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c5c36c8-483a-4f5b-8f1e-143c69d197cb
  23rd August 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/46484094-1388-4d2c-84af-42cd2492298d
  Contract T&Cs
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ecff7860-5d52-44f5-825c-9fc30b2ae88a
  Contract T&Cs

## Provenance

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