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title: "Digital Audio Recording to the Military Service Courts (MCS)"
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# Digital Audio Recording to the Military Service Courts (MCS)

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c6696df4-b073-49f3-b4ca-efc178773d5a

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has completed a procurement process for a contract titled "Digital Audio Recording to the Military Service Courts (MCS)", classified under the CPV code for Microphones. The contract involves the ongoing support and maintenance of existing digital audio recording equipment, as well as the delivery of new software and cloud storage capabilities. This selective procurement process utilised a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, with the awarded contract valued at £80,914. The procurement stage was at the Award phase as of 26 March 2025, with the contract period commencing on 22 January 2025 and ending on 21 January 2028. The services will be delivered in Andover, England (postcode SP118HJ).

This tender presents significant opportunities for companies specialising in audio technology and cloud-based recording services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as suitability criteria indicated SME preference. The procurement aims to enhance capabilities for military court recordings, offering a business growth avenue for audio equipment suppliers and ICT service providers. Businesses that have expertise in secure digital recording solutions and maintenance services are particularly well-suited to compete for similar future opportunities within the public defence sector.

## Notice

Procurement of a new contract to cover on-going support and maintenance for our existing DAR equipment and for the delivery of new software and cloud storage to provide a DAR capability. Purchase and support for a second SECRET laptop and hard drive for Catterick MCC.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7bcb1b68-d573-441e-bfc8-5f52870d1043 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 22 Jan 2025 - 21 Jan 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,914 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £80,914 |
| 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 | ANDOVER |
| Post town | Salisbury |
| Postcode | SP11 8HJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire |
| Local authority | Test Valley |
| Electoral ward | Andover Millway |
| Westminster constituency | North West Hampshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VP-AV |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32341000 - Microphones
- 32353000 - Sound recordings

## Release History

- 26 Mar 2025 at 10:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7bcb1b68-d573-441e-bfc8-5f52870d1043

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7bcb1b68-d573-441e-bfc8-5f52870d1043
  26th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ef80254b-c646-42cf-9e23-e761ac2502e0

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