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title: "Provision of Link 16 Sustainment Combined Operational Effectiveness & Investment Appraisal Support"
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buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2017-01-23"
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# Provision of Link 16 Sustainment Combined Operational Effectiveness & Investment Appraisal Support

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6bd60cfc-0a68-4440-b233-924596c63a6a

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Provision of Link 16 Sustainment Combined Operational Effectiveness & Investment Appraisal Support" is conducted by the Ministry of Defence, located in Bristol, England. This project falls under the category of Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services and has a total contract value of £128,000. The procurement method used for this contract is selective (restricted procedure), with a tender period that closed on 8th December 2016. The contract commenced on 11th January 2017 and is set to end on 31st May 2017.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in technical consultancy and analytical services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can offer tailored support in operational effectiveness and investment appraisal. Successfully competing for this tender would allow such businesses to establish or expand their presence in governmental projects, particularly in the defence sector, which often requires innovative solutions and strategies.

## Notice

Provision of Link 16 Sustainment Combined Operational Effectiveness & Investment Appraisal Support

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4eca5d8f-ea0d-4750-bb9d-4e20e0a49209 |
| 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 | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jan 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Dec 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Jan 2017 |
| Contract period | 12 Jan 2017 - 31 May 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £128,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £128,000 |
| 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 | 3SDL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

## Release History

- 23 Jan 2017 at 15:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4eca5d8f-ea0d-4750-bb9d-4e20e0a49209
- 24 Nov 2016 at 09:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e46d1e7a-47c9-48f2-85c2-673098ecbffc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4eca5d8f-ea0d-4750-bb9d-4e20e0a49209
  23rd January 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e46d1e7a-47c9-48f2-85c2-673098ecbffc
  24th November 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/30541743-be30-4b81-8a6c-7d5349ed75ef
  FTS/DE/SACC/13 TOF Draft
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e6841291-b08e-4196-b136-007beaac9660
  FTS/DE/SACC/13 TOF Annex A Statement of Work
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/69e3c7ef-c602-498f-9d4b-d90359cb6ef2
  FTS/DE/SACC/13 TOF Annex B
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/316b722c-802c-4ab1-a467-6c09cc67d5ec
  FTS/DE/SACC/13 TOF Annex D
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f8c7ccfc-25b8-4e05-88a8-5e2c6003f305
  FTS/DE/SACC/13 Estimate Procurement Timescales
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/70fd2e76-009b-4442-8206-a6c5a0c4835a
  FTS/DE/SACC/13 DF47 & DF47 Annex A
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/70ae376a-8044-408f-95cf-9d6d74ece1f2
  FTS/DE/SACC/13 DF47 Annex B
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/69fa0ac1-9bc9-4d3d-b1f0-49b3b73a867e
  FTS/DE/SACC/13 DF47 Annex C
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d840fc8a-813a-485c-aa61-f6cdf3814589
  FTS/DE/SACC/13 DF47 Annex D
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a723c767-d6ef-47ed-8c97-992c61ec74a9
  FTS/DE/SACC/13 DF47 Annex E
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f0a0d9d1-bf61-40ff-98d8-2af596a43f87
  FTS/DE/SACC/13 DF47 Annex E Page 2
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1452a103-edee-4434-ac24-fa78eb91f0c8
  FTS/DE/SACC/13 DF028 Tender Return Label
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6d2e90dc-00e8-4277-9c17-95b02f5e7f04
  FTS/DE/SACC/13 Redactions Template
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c4f54b72-61e6-46c1-b4ea-6e73c78a82e5
  Tasking Order Form
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/eba6ac8a-f9a6-4ba0-af7e-56ff08f1219c
  Tasking Order Form - Annex C Security Aspects Letter
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/61d2da08-964f-40f5-a82c-d0ab735f6867
  Tasking Order Form Annex D - Work in Progress Validation Certificate
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/aa40bc5d-5677-4019-8ba5-5f6b6227f001
  Tasking Order Form - Annex B Additional Conditions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/29a3177c-1acd-4660-8947-ce9ba7aa8d78
  Statement of Work Annex A

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