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title: "Anechoic Chamber Test Facility GNSS Simulator System"
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# Anechoic Chamber Test Facility GNSS Simulator System

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5f908428-563d-4ce2-9d1f-70d3c995cbb3

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for the "Anechoic Chamber Test Facility GNSS Simulator System," classified under the research, testing and scientific technical simulator category. The procurement was undertaken using a limited negotiated procedure without prior publication, particularly due to the absence of suitable tenders in a restricted procedure. The contract, amounting to £1,230,000, is set to commence on 14 December 2021 and run until 31 July 2023. This award follows the submission period which ended on 22 October 2021, located in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant business opportunity for companies specialising in simulation technologies and defence contracting. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in particular may find avenues for growth, especially those that can provide innovative solutions or services related to government defence contracts. Given the procurement method and the specific requirements outlined, businesses with expertise in high-tech systems and capabilities in tender compliance would be well-positioned to compete in future contracting processes within this sector.

## Notice

Anechoic Chamber Test Facility GNSS Simulator System Awarded Contract to Spirent Communications PLC Additional information: The aforementioned contract has been placed using the negotiated procedure without prior publication pursuant to Article 28(1)(e) of Directive 2009/81/EC (Regulation 16(1)(a)(i) of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011): In the absence of tenders, suitable tenders or applications in response to a restricted procedure. The Authority conducted a Restricted competition for the Anechoic Chamber Test Facility GNSS Simulator System. One Tender was received, which, when evaluated following the published evaluation criteria, was deemed non-compliant. It is considered that pursuant to Regulation 16(1)(a)(i) of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011, the Authority concluded negotiations with Spirent Communications PLC to achieve a compliant bid.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b50552f3-ad77-468c-87c8-dc9ee8a644e8 |
| 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 | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 14 Dec 2021 - 31 Jul 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,230,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,230,000 |
| 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 | 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 | SPIRENT COMMUNICATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38970000 - Research, testing and scientific technical simulator

## Release History

- 20 Dec 2021 at 14:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b50552f3-ad77-468c-87c8-dc9ee8a644e8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b50552f3-ad77-468c-87c8-dc9ee8a644e8
  20th December 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/50a1feb6-ec87-4b62-9c73-92f9ed966df5
  701575421-Anechoic Chamber Test Facility GNSS Simulator System Contract-OSC
- https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/toolkit/opportunity/past/51739/detail.si?isOnModification=false&_ncp=1640009187103.37902-2#fh
  Awarded Contact Attached to this notice.

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