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title: "UASHLC Resilient C2 - Free Space Optical Comms (FSOC) with Tracking for UAVs - CAN"
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# UASHLC Resilient C2 - Free Space Optical Comms (FSOC) with Tracking for UAVs - CAN

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ca0acfcd-c837-4b49-8567-3a937ef61c2f

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for the development of Free-Space Optical communications systems for UAS platforms. The contract, valued at £250,000 GBP, was awarded to DIGITAL CONCEPTS ENGINEERING LIMITED. The procurement method used was a selective procedure with a tender period ending on 25th November 2023. The contract runs from 27th November 2023 to 31st March 2024 and the delivery address is in the South West region, United Kingdom.

This tender from the Ministry of Defence presents an opportunity for SMEs and VCSEs in the services industry. Businesses specialising in military research and technology can compete for this contract. The contract value is significant at £250,000 GBP, making it an attractive opportunity for eligible businesses. The procurement process has reached the award stage and is now active, with DIGITAL CONCEPTS ENGINEERING LIMITED winning the contract for this project.

## Notice

This tasking is focussed on the development of Free-Space Optical communications systems which can ultimately be fitted onto UAS platforms.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e27f847b-99fd-4031-8849-2957c4fd8a04 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Nov 2023 |
| Contract period | 27 Nov 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £250,000 |
| 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 |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DIGITAL CONCEPTS ENGINEERING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73410000 - Military research and technology

## Release History

- 1 Dec 2023 at 08:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e27f847b-99fd-4031-8849-2957c4fd8a04

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e27f847b-99fd-4031-8849-2957c4fd8a04
  1st December 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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