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title: "Specialist Technical Support to the BLOS Spacecraft and Communications Service Delivery Team"
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# Specialist Technical Support to the BLOS Spacecraft and Communications Service Delivery Team

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bced7aa1-b54b-4a33-8b47-d8ede7e11c3d

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Ministry of Defence, which is seeking Specialist Technical Support for the BLOS Spacecraft and Communications Service Delivery Team. The contract, valued at £1,382,561, falls under the technical services industry category and is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The contract period commenced on 1st July 2017 and will conclude on 30th June 2020. This was a limited procurement method, awarded without the prior publication of a contract notice, and the tender was completed on 29th March 2017.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialised in technical services, particularly those capable of supporting complex projects in the aerospace and defence sectors. Companies with expertise in communications technologies, spacecraft systems, and related engineering services would be well-suited to explore similar tenders. Engaging with the Ministry of Defence may also enable growth through long-term collaborations, enhancing firms' profiles in this competitive field.

## Notice

Specialist Technical Support to the BLOS Spacecraft and Communications Service Delivery Team

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41666a62-cebd-49d1-a860-7305073510d8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award of contract without prior publication of a contract notice |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Aug 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Mar 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Jun 2017 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2017 - 30 Jun 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,382,561 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,382,561 |
| 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 | CORSHAM |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN13 9NR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire |
| Local authority | Wiltshire |
| Electoral ward | Corsham Ladbrook |
| Westminster constituency | Chippenham |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71356000 - Technical services

## Release History

- 24 Aug 2017 at 10:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41666a62-cebd-49d1-a860-7305073510d8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41666a62-cebd-49d1-a860-7305073510d8
  24th August 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/114bc83c-157f-4973-9a3e-9b6a548e2e11
  Redacted FATS Tasking Form

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