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title: "LINK 16 SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT SUPPORT"
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# LINK 16 SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT SUPPORT

Buyer: DEFENCE EQUIPMENT & SUPPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6dd0b668-a282-45ef-9d9a-3f9e25f20948

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## Summary

The procurement process involves DEFENCE EQUIPMENT & SUPPORT as the buying organisation, seeking expert support for Link 16, a tactical data system crucial for military operations. This contract, titled "LINK 16 SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT SUPPORT", falls under the services category, specifically technical services (CPV code 71356000) and is located in England. It was awarded on 5th June 2018, with a total contract value of approximately £124,000. The contract period commenced on 7th June 2018 and is set to end on 1st June 2022. The procurement method used was selective, following a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in technical services and military support. Companies that demonstrate expertise in tactical data systems and have experience working within the defence sector would be well-positioned to compete for similar future contracts. This includes both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which are encouraged to engage in such procurement processes, potentially leading to the expansion of their capabilities and market reach.

## Notice

!!!PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE ONLY!!! This requirement was placed under the FATS 5 framework agreement Link 16 provides situational awareness, tactical data and identification information for all aircraft in the TDL operational network. It is possible that Voyager could operate without Link 16 capability in certain 'safe' spheres, e.g. UK airspace where sufficient radar cover exists to ensure positive identification and location. In such cases, operation with other platforms for AT and AAR purposes is possible; however, Link 16 capability is a mission-essential requirement for engaging in operations and can be regarded as a 'go, no-go' standard for coalition operations. (In the case of VC10, Nimrod and TriStar, the fitting of Link 16 was a UOR in 1989 to allow these platforms to participate in coalition operations in the second Gulf war.) Without this capability, Voyager would not be able to operate in either its AT or AAR roles in an operational theatre. !!!PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE ONLY!!!

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b9cc0e2-0302-4b4b-93ba-65b2948dc80b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Jul 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 4 May 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Jun 2018 |
| Contract period | 6 Jun 2018 - 1 Jun 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £124,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £123,446 |
| 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 | DEFENCE EQUIPMENT & SUPPORT |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LEIDOS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71356000 - Technical services

## Release History

- 3 Jul 2018 at 12:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b9cc0e2-0302-4b4b-93ba-65b2948dc80b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b9cc0e2-0302-4b4b-93ba-65b2948dc80b
  3rd July 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/46122ac0-b78b-4e28-9228-af5ea5a90915
  Contract Award Notice for FTS5/VOY/0001 Link 16 SME Support

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