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title: "Voluntary Transparency Notice (VTN) - Wireless Analyser"
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# Voluntary Transparency Notice (VTN) - Wireless Analyser

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9ab861fd-edd8-4494-b3ed-0f184450bdc0

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has announced the award of a contract for the procurement of a wireless analyser, specifically the Wavejudge Sanjoule 5000, with an estimated value of £256,366.73. This contract was initiated through a direct procurement method as a single tender action due to the technical exclusivity of the required equipment. The tender period concluded on 12 November 2021, while the contract period is set to commence on 15 November 2021, lasting until 14 November 2022. The operation will be conducted from Salisbury, located in the South West region of England, under the industry category of analysers.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in the development or supply of specialised technical equipment, particularly those familiar with defence-related technologies. Companies that can demonstrate the capability to provide unique or exclusive products, especially within the category of analysers, will be well-suited to compete in future procurement processes. The contract is currently awarded to Keysight Technologies UK Limited, thus creating a potential gap for competitors who may innovate or offer alternative solutions to similar technical requirements.

## Notice

This is notification of the intention to award a contract directly to the stated supplier on the basis of the technical exclusivity of the equipment required. The Authority has identified a need for a wireless analyser (Wavejudge Sanjoule 5000) to supports its research capability. Further details can be found within the project Opportunity Listing in the Defence Sourcing Portal (DSP) (www.contracts.mod.uk)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0400f6a8-e0cd-4d6f-aa90-9423b4bbe1fe |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | 15 Nov 2021 - 14 Nov 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £256,366 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £255,366 |
| 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 | SALISBURY |
| Post town | Salisbury |
| Postcode | SP4 0JQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire |
| Local authority | Wiltshire |
| Electoral ward | Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley |
| Westminster constituency | Salisbury |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KEYSIGHT TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38434000 - Analysers

## Release History

- 2 Nov 2021 at 15:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0400f6a8-e0cd-4d6f-aa90-9423b4bbe1fe

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0400f6a8-e0cd-4d6f-aa90-9423b4bbe1fe
  2nd November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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