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title: "For Transparency Purposes - SABERTOOTH"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ca6d0db3-2240-4b4a-8479-d6329ed8dbed"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2021-04-22"
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# For Transparency Purposes - SABERTOOTH

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ca6d0db3-2240-4b4a-8479-d6329ed8dbed

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Ministry of Defence, which is seeking to acquire the Sabertooth Networking Solution (specifically, the procurement of radios) under a limited procurement method. This contract, worth £754,358.32, falls under the category of radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment, and is located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The contract period is set to commence on 1st April 2021 and will last until 31st March 2024. Although the tender period has ended as of 4th March 2021, the award notice was published on 22nd April 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the telecommunications and communication equipment sectors, particularly those capable of providing radio solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find themselves well-positioned to compete for this contract, given its suitability for such entities. Companies with expertise in telecommunications and a proven track record of delivering similar goods could greatly benefit from potential collaborations or partnerships stemming from this procurement.

## Notice

The Sabertooth Networking Solution (procurement of radios)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3dab6db7-dbd1-4c38-8d4d-5361d665ad69 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £754,358 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £754,358 |
| 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 | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

## Release History

- 22 Apr 2021 at 08:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3dab6db7-dbd1-4c38-8d4d-5361d665ad69

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3dab6db7-dbd1-4c38-8d4d-5361d665ad69
  22nd April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7055ccc2-dde7-4ca6-b991-a1203a13c8dd

## Provenance

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