--- title: "Provision of Technical Support to the UK Link 16 Frequency Clearance Agreement" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-770a4d30-99a2-42fd-942f-d354b5d37bed" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-770a4d30-99a2-42fd-942f-d354b5d37bed" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-770a4d30-99a2-42fd-942f-d354b5d37bed.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-770a4d30-99a2-42fd-942f-d354b5d37bed.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, ISTAR, SITUATIONAL AWARENESS COMMAND AND CONTROL (SACC) DELIVERY TEAM" published: "2018-05-12" --- # Provision of Technical Support to the UK Link 16 Frequency Clearance Agreement Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, ISTAR, SITUATIONAL AWARENESS COMMAND AND CONTROL (SACC) DELIVERY TEAM Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-770a4d30-99a2-42fd-942f-d354b5d37bed [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-770a4d30-99a2-42fd-942f-d354b5d37bed) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-770a4d30-99a2-42fd-942f-d354b5d37bed.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence, specifically the Situational Awareness Command and Control (SACC) Delivery Team, is conducting a tender titled "Provision of Technical Support to the UK Link 16 Frequency Clearance Agreement." This procurement process falls under the services industry, focusing on technical support services, and is located in Bristol, South West, United Kingdom. The tender is currently active, with a submission deadline of 11th June 2018. The initial contract period will begin on 31st October 2018 and will last for 24 months, with the possibility of two one-year extensions. The procurement method employed is a selective or restricted procedure, with a total contract value of £869,716 and a minimum estimated value of £347,868. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in technical support and communication systems, particularly those with expertise in Link 16 and related aviation systems. Companies that specialise in systems compatibility testing, network management, and safety management in aviation contexts would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. SMEs are encouraged to participate, as this tender allows them to leverage their specialised knowledge and potentially establish a long-term partnership with the Ministry of Defence, supporting critical safety and compliance operations within the UK's airspace. ## Notice The Situational Awareness Command and Control Deliver Team, (SACC DT), part of the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD), intends to award a new Contract for the support, repair, maintenance and storage of the Frequency Clearance (FC) System. This Contract will be for an initial period of 24 (24) months with two (2) twelve (12) month extension options. The principal requirements of the Link 16 Frequency Clearance Support contract are as follows: * To undertake compatibility testing of Link 16 with Communications Navigation and Surveillance (CNS) systems operating in the 960-1215MHz frequency band, using the government furnished FC Test equipment, known as the 8 Net Signal Source. This is a collection of bespoke test equipment enabling interference testing of Link 16 on civilian aeronautical CNS equipment, as required by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) under the terms of the FC Agreement (FCA). * To support of all aspects of Link 16 network management, monitoring, design, planning and the technical aspects of the FCA to support the Joint Data Link Management Organisation (JDLMO), including working with the JDLMO to maintain compliance with the terms of the FCA, including the CAA audit process, and maintaining clearance to radiate for all Link 16 platforms in the UK Flight Information Region. * To manage and maintain the Link 16 FCA Safety Management System (FCA SMS) and all associated documentation on behalf of the MoD and CAA. The FCA SMS includes the Safety and Environmental Management Plan, Baseline Safety Case, Terminal Safety Cases (Generic and Specific variants) and Platform Safety Cases. A Subject Matter Expert is required to manage the FCA SMS including technically reviewing Terminal and Platform Safety Cases and staffing them though the FCA Safety Committee approvals process. A detailed knowledge of the background and content of the above documents is required to deliver this requirement. * In order to deliver this requirement a detailed knowledge of how Link 16 interferes with CNS systems, and the ability to undertake interference assessments against the following equipment is required: Distance Measuring Equipment (DME), Tactical Air Navigation Aids (TACAN), Secondary Surveillance Radar (SSR), Automatic Dependent Surveillance (Broadcast) ADS-B, 1090 MHz Multilateration, Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) and L-Band Digital Aeronautical Communications (L-DAC Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier and search for the notice with reference 'UK-Bristol: Technical support services.'. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3ddc24a-3f48-48b8-bdc0-7a5c37dc4161 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 May 2018 | | Submission deadline | 11 Jun 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Oct 2018 - 30 Oct 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £869,716 | | 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, ISTAR, SITUATIONAL AWARENESS COMMAND AND CONTROL (SACC) DELIVERY TEAM | | 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) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71356300 - Technical support services ## Release History - 12 May 2018 at 13:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3ddc24a-3f48-48b8-bdc0-7a5c37dc4161 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3ddc24a-3f48-48b8-bdc0-7a5c37dc4161 12th May 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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