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title: "TRANSPARENCY - CONTRACT AWARD - 701543384 TECHNICAL SURVEILLANCE CAPABILITY FOR SBA POLICE AND CUSTOMS"
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# TRANSPARENCY - CONTRACT AWARD - 701543384 TECHNICAL SURVEILLANCE CAPABILITY FOR SBA POLICE AND CUSTOMS

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a8608f60-f685-421b-bcfa-17febf0c0a64

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## Summary

The public procurement process details a contract awarded by the Ministry of Defence for a "Technical Surveillance Capability for SBA Police and Customs." This contract, valued at £298,020, falls under the industry category of surveillance and security systems and devices. The contract period commenced on 18th June 2021 and will run until 17th June 2024. The procurement used an open procedure and is currently in the award stage.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in surveillance and security technologies, particularly those capable of delivering compatible equipment and expert support in compliance with UK and EU legislation. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to engage with such contracts, leveraging their innovation and agility in a sector that demands high compliance with regulatory standards, particularly concerning surveillance operations within the Sovereign Base Areas of Cyprus.

## Notice

A 'Start-up Pack' of fully compatible equipment with Subject Matter expert (SME) support to facilitate the development of a Technical Surveillance capability to allow identification, monitoring and prosecution of illegal activities within the Sovereign Base Areas of Cyprus in line with UK Regulation of Investigatory Power Act (RIPA). All equipment must meet relevant current UK and EU legislation. Additional information: This is a 3 year contract with no additional option years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af0e4307-b561-4fb8-8e01-3c6debb61f1e |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Jun 2021 |
| Contract period | 17 Jun 2021 - 17 Jun 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £298,020 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £298,020 |
| 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 | EPISKOPI |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | BF1 2AS |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SONIC COMMUNICATIONS (INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

### Codes

- 35120000 - Surveillance and security systems and devices

## Release History

- 12 Oct 2021 at 08:41 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af0e4307-b561-4fb8-8e01-3c6debb61f1e
- 10 Jun 2021 at 06:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af0e4307-b561-4fb8-8e01-3c6debb61f1e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af0e4307-b561-4fb8-8e01-3c6debb61f1e
  12th October 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/78d31806-c386-4070-b14c-a212e9b8230b
  Redacted copy of Contract
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3334fa63-ef0a-4f03-abe5-2e47832a00dd

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