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title: "FOR TRANSPARENCY PURPOSES ONLY - CONTRACT AWARD. It is not an expression of interest for a future opportunity. The requirement is for a Project for the Wildcat Tactical Data Link 16 Bowman Phase 1 Demonstration. This Contract is placed against the overarching Joint Modification Contracting Arrangement (JMCA) Framework Arrangement- Document Number 700630373."
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# FOR TRANSPARENCY PURPOSES ONLY - CONTRACT AWARD. It is not an expression of interest for a future opportunity. The requirement is for a Project for the Wildcat Tactical Data Link 16 Bowman Phase 1 Demonstration. This Contract is placed against the overarching Joint Modification Contracting Arrangement (JMCA) Framework Arrangement- Document Number 700630373.

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b7ec937d-f8f1-43b8-91d7-4f81d4f56275

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## Summary

The recent contract awarded by the Ministry of Defence pertains to the Wildcat Tactical Data Link 16 Bowman Phase 1 Demonstration, reflecting a substantial investment of £2,572,540. The procurement process, characterised as a selective approach, was conducted under the Joint Modification Contracting Arrangement framework. The contract was officially awarded on 27th January 2022, with the execution period running until 21st October 2022. The primary delivery location for this project is within the South West region of England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those engaged in defence and security services, as well as those specialising in technological advancements for military applications. Companies with capabilities in providing helicopters or related services would be well-positioned to explore future contracts under similar frameworks, fostering potential growth and collaboration within this sector.

## Notice

FOR TRANSPARENCY PURPOSES ONLY - CONTRACT AWARD. It is not an expression of interest for a future opportunity. The requirement is for a Project for the Wildcat Tactical Data Link 16 Bowman Phase 1 Demonstration. This Contract is placed against the overarching Joint Modification Contracting Arrangement (JMCA) Framework Arrangement- Document Number 700630373.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a80d5b7-228c-468d-b519-b0fecd867be8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jan 2022 |
| Contract period | 27 Jan 2022 - 21 Oct 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,572,540 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,572,540 |
| 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 | YEOVIL |
| Post town | Bath |
| Postcode | BA20 2YB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Yeovil South |
| Westminster constituency | Yeovil |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34711500 - Helicopters

## Release History

- 24 Feb 2022 at 11:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a80d5b7-228c-468d-b519-b0fecd867be8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a80d5b7-228c-468d-b519-b0fecd867be8
  24th February 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/633e3268-ca6c-4cdb-b3f0-bb2ca5bf1ead
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/21e32762-f42f-46ce-ae5e-a00db75c906e
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/24ed3ad2-311d-447e-a602-785717d6a0c2
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8effd477-4de6-4494-a984-28503c46fedc
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a89601c6-89df-4b72-98b2-bf5e03bd4193
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cc2fef6d-b56e-4ccf-a9a6-feab6de1e0bd
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f67b79fd-83dd-4ff3-8446-faaf61fc9102

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