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title: "Supply of Portable Pilot Unit"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2020-12-23"
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# Supply of Portable Pilot Unit

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-da937639-8180-4890-b4c2-fec3d187fb0e

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## Summary

The MINISTRY OF DEFENCE is currently seeking suppliers for the "Supply of Portable Pilot Unit" in the digital cartography equipment sector. This procurement, categorised as a goods supply contract, is being conducted under a tendering process and is valued at £40,000. The contract period is set to commence on 12th February 2021 and will conclude on 30th April 2021. Interested parties must submit their bids by 29th January 2021, with the delivery location specified at HMNB Clyde, Faslane, Helensburgh, Scotland (G84 8HL).

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the digital cartography equipment industry to engage with a major contracting authority. Businesses specialising in portable pilot units or related equipment, particularly those offering innovative solutions, would be well-suited to compete. The contract is designed to encourage participation at or below the OJEU threshold, making it accessible for SMEs looking to expand their portfolio by supplying essential military technology.

## Notice

Supply of portable pilot unit.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4cc47286-36f6-46d5-b831-ad462abd493b |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Below OJEU threshold |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 12 Feb 2021 - 30 Apr 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | HELENSBURGH |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G84 8HL |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Argyll and Bute |
| Electoral ward | Lomond North |
| Westminster constituency | Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

### Codes

- 30220000 - Digital cartography equipment

## Release History

- 23 Dec 2020 at 11:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4cc47286-36f6-46d5-b831-ad462abd493b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4cc47286-36f6-46d5-b831-ad462abd493b
  23rd December 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/67445ea2-dfe5-4f44-8b1c-bd32ccfcc33d
  Invitation to Tender

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