--- title: "BATCM/0322 - Multi-Mode Radio" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-972876f7-5047-422a-9bc3-7c262460a02b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-972876f7-5047-422a-9bc3-7c262460a02b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-972876f7-5047-422a-9bc3-7c262460a02b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-972876f7-5047-422a-9bc3-7c262460a02b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEFENCE EQUIPMENT & SUPPORT" published: "2021-01-05" --- # BATCM/0322 - Multi-Mode Radio Buyer: DEFENCE EQUIPMENT & SUPPORT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-972876f7-5047-422a-9bc3-7c262460a02b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-972876f7-5047-422a-9bc3-7c262460a02b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-972876f7-5047-422a-9bc3-7c262460a02b.json) ## Summary The procurement process, initiated by Defence Equipment & Support, involves a tender titled "BATCM/0322 - Multi-Mode Radio," focusing on the Defence industry. The project aims to sustain Tactical Satellite and Ground-to-Air capabilities while integrating future radio technologies. This competitive negotiation procedure has a tender period ending on 4th March 2021, with a contract period running from 7th January 2022 to 8th January 2025. The bid submissions are being managed at the address located at Abbey Wood, Avon, Bristol, BS34 8JH, England, with a total estimated value of £70 million. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in radio equipment and communications technology, particularly those with the capacity to manage complex defence-related contracts. Companies experienced in competitive tendering processes, capable of leveraging innovative technologies, and well-versed in negotiation would be ideally suited to compete. The three shortlisted bidders, including Harris Global Communications Inc, Ultra Electronics Ltd, and Rockwell Collins UK, highlight the competitive nature of this procurement, encouraging other enterprises to enhance their capabilities and explore potential partnerships in the Defence sector. ## Notice The aim of the Multi-Mode Radio (MMR) project is to maintain Tactical Satellite (TacSAT) and Ground-to-Air (G2A) capabilities post-2023 and set the conditions for a transition to and integration with the future MORPHEUS radio capabilities. The MMR Contract Notice was published on the 6th May 2020 DEFENCE CONTRACT NOTICE -701101382 - GB-BATCM/0322. The ITN has been made available to the three (3) short-listed Bidders who were selected by the Authority to be invited to negotiate following conclusion of the DPQQ exercise and was issued on the 2nd December 2020. The shortlisted bidders are: * Harris Global Communications Inc * Ultra Electronics Ltd * Rockwell Collins UK ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2165ea70-6209-4fb6-8dad-0f8c5cd5b12a | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Jan 2021 | | Submission deadline | 4 Mar 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 7 Jan 2022 - 8 Jan 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £70 | | 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 | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment ### Codes - 32344210 - Radio equipment ## Release History - 5 Jan 2021 at 15:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2165ea70-6209-4fb6-8dad-0f8c5cd5b12a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2165ea70-6209-4fb6-8dad-0f8c5cd5b12a 5th January 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/61d19737-dfd7-4b8c-90f1-e9ceffff9e84 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/dcb79043-07c0-4372-a71e-cb25831ca34c - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ba8e5ea9-d9c3-44f5-acfe-79f11ae5cd7b - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4f393758-b102-48da-a52b-c0c5a899107f - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0b8bcac5-f6ba-4270-abeb-7e054d78f65f - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/50d3257c-2c8b-45bd-99a9-5ff7dbde2769 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a3bb56a3-192c-4e83-81d3-d37a7b3ec70c - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a137da51-b9ab-4e42-9846-dfb038a715a7 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/74c16535-eaae-4610-adf1-9952e64b1ec9 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7ca8e72c-e02e-4e56-b55b-3d9d7065a600 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/557cf283-c325-4187-8390-87ca3c3c43a5 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/958b27ef-99cc-4577-bb44-6d1e47a3952d - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7dff0428-b80d-4446-84f6-b0e6979eb4b9 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4e450350-5452-4af7-ab9f-08d112fa7164 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5378ceb9-4692-46b7-aadb-4f0cf2aa46fe - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3ff103a3-5e3f-4143-9a3a-36bc9d9c310b ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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