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title: "Supply and Installation of Satellite Telephone Systems"
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# Supply and Installation of Satellite Telephone Systems

Buyer: HOME OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-89ba7c6d-c8bc-4b22-8fe9-5cf71d6e3318

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Home Office as the contracting authority, seeking suppliers for the "Supply and Installation of Satellite Telephone Systems". This tender falls under the "Ships and boats" category and is located in the South East region of the United Kingdom, specifically in Dover. The tender is currently in the Award stage, with key dates indicating that the contract period will start on 10 March 2021 and end on 26 March 2021. Bidders had until 1200 GMT on 5 March 2021 to submit their quotations based on an open procurement method, which is below threshold.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in telecommunications and maritime communication systems. Companies capable of providing the specified satellite telephone systems are well-suited to compete, especially those with experience in servicing similar government contracts. Engaging in this process can enhance growth potential through successful delivery and execution of the contract, ultimately expanding their portfolio within the public sector.

## Notice

The purpose of this notice is to make the Statement of Requirement available to, and invite, potential suppliers to confirm they can entirely meet the requirements by providing a fully-itemised written quotation for the complete and specified work package. The complete and specified package of works required is detailed in the attached Statement of Requirements (C20636 - Satellite Telephone System - SoR - vf). Border Force (BF) is a Directorate of the Home Office. BF operate a fleet of six (6) Coastal Patrol Vessels (CPV), all CPVs are equipped and certified to Maritime Coastguard Agency (MCA) MGN 280 Workboat Code of Practice, (HSVC) Category 2, for operational service in waters up to 60 nautical miles from a safe-haven. Following this sourcing exercise based on price (written quotation - most economically advantageous tender), this contact will commence no later than 0900hrs, 10 March 2021 and must be completed by close of business, 26 March 2021. Bidders are requested to; a) complete the attached price sheet (C20636 - Satellite Telephone System - Price Sheet - vf) in full providing a value for each line item; b) submit an official, dated quote complete with unique quote reference number showing the amount in GBP. c) Bidders are required to submit their written quotations in both .pdf and .docx formats; and d) state their acceptance of the Authority's Short Form Terms and Conditions (C20637 - Wheelhouse Video Data Recorder - T&Cs); and e) acknowledge that the Authority reserves the right to withdraw this requirement during any stage of this process. Any potential suppliers are invited to send an email to; Ian McDermott, Home Office Commercial (Ian.Mcdermott@homeoffice.gov.uk), confirming their interest in this opportunity. All required documentation, acceptance and acknowledgements should be submitted via email to Ian McDermott, at the address above, no later than: 1200hrs GMT, Friday 5th March 2021. Any submissions received after 1200hrs, Friday 5th March 2021 or missing requested information will be classed as non-complaint for the purposes of this opportunity and may affect your ability to continue in this process. Additional information: Area - Dover Dates - 10 Mar to 26 Mar 2021

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b35e1f0-d451-4c4c-8c67-32e62cb6a121 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 10 Mar 2021 - 26 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £10,259 |
| 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 | HOME OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34500000 - Ships and boats

## Release History

- 8 Mar 2021 at 15:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b35e1f0-d451-4c4c-8c67-32e62cb6a121
- 1 Mar 2021 at 23:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d256492-78e6-4e6c-8b6e-4c39eef2468f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b35e1f0-d451-4c4c-8c67-32e62cb6a121
  8th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d256492-78e6-4e6c-8b6e-4c39eef2468f
  1st March 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1590df0d-d350-41a8-9852-d1273bc56d62
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a5fb99e7-4469-4941-a4ed-fd6a40fd950e
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5a097ddf-509c-40f7-93fc-c7f17d66abec

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