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title: "Provision of External Communications (ECS) UHF Satcom & Project solution for Combat Systems Development and Integration Facility (CSDIF)"
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# Provision of External Communications (ECS) UHF Satcom & Project solution for Combat Systems Development and Integration Facility (CSDIF)

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c278e5c2-792a-403c-9f9a-ed4b6d92fc65

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for the provision of External Communications (ECS) UHF Satcom & Project solution for Combat Systems Development and Integration Facility in Corsham, Wiltshire, United Kingdom. The contract, classified under Radio equipment, was valued at GBP 3,040,546.89, with a tender period ending on May 22, 2023, and a contract period from May 25, 2023, to March 31, 2024. The procurement method used was Other - Exempt Procurement.

This contracting process presents an opportunity for businesses in the services industry, particularly those specialising in radio equipment and project solutions, to engage with the Ministry of Defence. The contract, awarded to STS Defence Limited, indicates a focus on large-scale providers. Businesses interested in Defence-related projects and based in the South West region of the UK may find this tender aligns with their expertise and capabilities.

## Notice

To support the delivery of the Combat System (CS), the initial provisioning of UHF SATCOM and Project equipment required for Integration activities at the CS Development and Integration Facility (CSDIF) is required. Defence Digital have been requested to deliver a UHF SATCOM system, testing & Project solution.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c7f9e58-4f6a-4a3e-8af8-e1fc505260e9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Exempt Procurement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 22 May 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 May 2023 |
| Contract period | 24 May 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,040,546 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,027,031 |
| 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, WILTSHIRE |
| 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 | STS DEFENCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

### Codes

- 32344210 - Radio equipment

## Release History

- 14 Aug 2023 at 09:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c7f9e58-4f6a-4a3e-8af8-e1fc505260e9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c7f9e58-4f6a-4a3e-8af8-e1fc505260e9
  14th August 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4df1e497-e47b-4983-9d80-7dd0f1a8afe1
  Contract T&Cs
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0c0bdc34-b3fa-4f25-897b-9012258f4269
  Contract Schedules

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