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title: "712614450 PNT MUNS Procurement VTN"
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# 712614450 PNT MUNS Procurement VTN

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b921fd2e-ef1f-4499-abc2-965de246e9ff

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is undertaking a procurement process for "712614450 PNT MUNS Procurement VTN," classified under diving instruments or accessories. This procurement, conducted through a negotiated procedure without prior publication, seeks to acquire MUNS equipment from Rockwell Collins Australia Pty due to their unique technical capabilities. Key dates include the tender period ending on 8th December 2024, with the contract commencing on 9th December 2024 and concluding on 31st March 2025. The procurement, valued at £160,702.92, will be delivered to the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender offers a significant business growth opportunity, particularly for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), given its suitability for such organisations. Businesses with expertise in creating and integrating military specification GPS receivers, particularly those authorised by the US Government, are best positioned to compete. The project necessitates a specialised supplier due to the technical requirements for underwater navigation systems, thus presenting a niche yet high-value contract in a specialised market.

## Notice

Voluntary Transparency Notice for the single source procurement of MUNS Equipment from Rockwell Collins Australia Pty. The justification for a single source approach on this workstream is for technical reasons. Collins Aerospace (Rockwell Collins Australia Pty) are the OEM of the equipment. No other Mil Spec Maritime Underwater Nav System exists. Collins Aerospace are the only supplier with the required technical ability and approval from US Govt to integrate and deliver a mil spec (M-code) GPS receiver into a handheld underwater dive system. It is considered that the award of the contract without prior publication of a contract notice in the UK e-notification service (in accordance with the relevant legislation) is lawful in accordance with regulation 16(1)(b)(ii) of the DSPCR 2011 for technical reasons.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0e1d3f3-0320-4daa-a006-7a6c4f03f8e1 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 9 Dec 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £160,702 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories

### Codes

- 37412240 - Diving instruments or accessories

## Release History

- 28 Nov 2024 at 15:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0e1d3f3-0320-4daa-a006-7a6c4f03f8e1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0e1d3f3-0320-4daa-a006-7a6c4f03f8e1
  28th November 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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