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title: "Procurement of additional Emergency Personal Locating Beacons (EPLB) for Texan and P8."
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# Procurement of additional Emergency Personal Locating Beacons (EPLB) for Texan and P8.

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, AIR SUPPORT, AIR PLATFORM SYSTEMS PROJECT TEAM (APS PT)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bb86207d-6439-4685-bea9-7a71a80004ac

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Ministry of Defence, Air Support, Air Platform Systems Project Team (APS PT), which is seeking to procure additional Emergency Personal Locating Beacons (EPLB) for Texan and P8. The tender, identified as BIP89959349, entails the supply of 72 EPLB systems and modification kits for UK Aircrew Equipment Assemblies (AEA) and Texan, as well as 260 EPLB systems and modification kits for the P-8A Poseidon aircrew. The tender period ended on 5 August 2020, with the contract period running from 16 August to 31 August 2020. The project falls under the goods category, specifically for beacons, with a total contract value of £2,038,000. This tender is located in the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for companies that specialise in the manufacturing and supply of advanced technical equipment, particularly those involved in aviation support systems and safety equipment. Businesses well-suited for this procurement include large-scale manufacturers with experience in providing goods to the defence sector. Given the scale of the contract, potential suppliers should be prepared to meet military standards and demonstrate reliability in their delivery capabilities to compete effectively in this procurement opportunity.

## Notice

To procure 72 EPLB systems and modification kits for the provision of UK Aircrew Equipment Assemblies (AEA) and Texan. To procure 260 EPLB systems and modification kits for the provision of UK Aircrew Equipment Assemblies (AEA) and P-8A Poseidon aircrew. 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: Beacons.'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f23679f6-3cc0-43c1-9f29-23da23ef79dc |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Aug 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Aug 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Aug 2020 |
| Contract period | 15 Aug 2020 - 31 Aug 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,038,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,038,000 |
| 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, AIR SUPPORT, AIR PLATFORM SYSTEMS PROJECT TEAM (APS PT) |
| 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 | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FERRANTI TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34928430 - Beacons

## Release History

- 9 Aug 2020 at 16:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f23679f6-3cc0-43c1-9f29-23da23ef79dc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f23679f6-3cc0-43c1-9f29-23da23ef79dc
  9th August 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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