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title: "All Arms Cadet Radio"
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# All Arms Cadet Radio

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND SERVICES, BATCIS DELIVERY TEAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9d82722a-989f-46fe-ac62-9aadeaa7c5e8

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the "All Arms Cadet Radio" project was conducted by the Ministry of Defence, Information Systems and Services, BATCIS Delivery Team. This procurement relates to the supply of radio communication and related equipment, specifically aimed at providing mobile VHF and HF voice communications for Army Cadets aged 12 to 18. The contract is classified under the goods category, with an estimated value of £8 million. The tender period ended on 22 December 2016, and the award for the contract was given on the same date, with an active contract period lasting until 31 December 2017. This opportunity is located in the South West region of the UK, with trials likely to be held at Blandford Camp, Dorset, in October 2016.

This tender presents significant opportunities for large-scale businesses capable of supplying communication equipment and support services, particularly in the telecommunications and technology sectors. Companies focusing on radio communication and secure telecommunication solutions are well-suited to compete, especially those experienced in providing systems for governmental or military applications. The contract can enhance business growth by opening avenues for future contracts with the Ministry of Defence and similar organisations in the defence sector.

## Notice

Radio communication and related equipment. AACR is to provide mobile VHF and HF voice communications to enable practical signals training for 12-18 year old Army Cadets and command & control capability for Army Cadet Adult Volunteers. This requirement involves the supply of equipment, support and upgrade. The Authority will look to hold basic trials of the Potential Providers solution date and time TBA but likely to be Blandford Camp, Dorset in October 2016. 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: Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment.'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2156f3e-e6a9-4d36-a7b0-9ae3d4480355 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jan 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Dec 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Dec 2016 |
| Contract period | 22 Dec 2016 - 31 Dec 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £7,313,461 |
| 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, INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND SERVICES, BATCIS 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) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

### Codes

- 32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

## Release History

- 23 Jan 2017 at 13:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2156f3e-e6a9-4d36-a7b0-9ae3d4480355

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2156f3e-e6a9-4d36-a7b0-9ae3d4480355
  23rd January 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier

## Provenance

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