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title: "Support to Ground Based ISTAR System"
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# Support to Ground Based ISTAR System

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, ISTAR, SPECIAL PROJECTS COMMUNICATION AND FORCE PROTECTION (SPCFP)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-af9a5ea1-7b2f-4573-be85-a1b061097a33

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Ministry of Defence, specifically the ISTAR, Special Projects Communication and Force Protection (SPCFP) division, which has initiated a tender titled "Support to Ground Based ISTAR System." This contract, valued at £4.6 million, falls under the goods category, specifically for a surveillance system, and is located in the South East of the United Kingdom. The contract period is set to commence from 1st April 2020 and conclude on 31st March 2022, with the award date having been 18th November 2019, marking the completion of the tender stage.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses looking to grow within the defence and surveillance sectors. Companies that specialise in complex technical support, repair, and maintenance services, particularly those with experience in supporting military or surveillance systems, would be well-positioned to compete. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to engage, as this contract highlights a potential pathway for them to collaborate on significant projects within the public sector.

## Notice

The Contract is for the Support of The Ground Based ISTAR system. The Ground Based ISTAR systems are a technically complex, multi-sensor surveillance platform utilised by the British Armed Forces. The Contract will support, repair, maintain and store the specified Ground Based ISTAR system. This Contract is put in place to continue the support of the Ground Based ISTAR system, when the current support contract ends. 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: Surveillance system.'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53fcac6d-e217-489c-8505-ca934a5ee426 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Feb 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Nov 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Nov 2019 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,600,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,600,000 |
| 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, ISTAR, SPECIAL PROJECTS COMMUNICATION AND FORCE PROTECTION (SPCFP) |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GD MISSION SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35125000 - Surveillance system

## Release History

- 8 Feb 2020 at 16:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53fcac6d-e217-489c-8505-ca934a5ee426

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53fcac6d-e217-489c-8505-ca934a5ee426
  8th February 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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