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title: "Link 16 Comms Experimentation"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-cca43148-37ac-4ef6-9eed-b93b1109b513"
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buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2022-03-02"
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# Link 16 Comms Experimentation

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cca43148-37ac-4ef6-9eed-b93b1109b513

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Link 16 Comms Experimentation" contract has been successfully completed by the Ministry of Defence, classified under technical services within the telecommunications industry. This tender utilised a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement, with a total contract value of £990,808. The contract period commenced on 15th February 2022 and will conclude on 15th February 2023. The tender period ended on 14th February 2022, with the location being Portsmouth, England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the technology and telecommunications sectors. Businesses that specialise in technical services, especially those with experience in defence contracts or related frameworks, would be well-suited to compete in future tenders. The successful award to Sierra Nevada Corporation Mission Systems UK, Ltd illustrates the competitive landscape and the potential for new suppliers to enter this growing market.

## Notice

Notice of contract awarded under CCS G-Cloud Framework

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6d80510-521d-419d-a0e0-d1b055ca710e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | 15 Feb 2022 - 15 Feb 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £990,808 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £990,808 |
| 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 | PORTSMOUTH |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO2 8BY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth |
| Local authority | Portsmouth |
| Electoral ward | Nelson |
| Westminster constituency | Portsmouth North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SIERRA NEVADA CORPORATION MISSION SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71356000 - Technical services

## Release History

- 2 Mar 2022 at 13:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6d80510-521d-419d-a0e0-d1b055ca710e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6d80510-521d-419d-a0e0-d1b055ca710e
  2nd March 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/591a5ee2-b85e-4855-8952-e652100dabca
  n/a

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