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title: "Provision of Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) Technical Support for Frequency Clearance Agreement (FCA)"
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# Provision of Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) Technical Support for Frequency Clearance Agreement (FCA)

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-db3416a7-82e6-465d-8727-e51ef20b4612

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Ministry of Defence seeking technical support for the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) in maintaining the Frequency Clearance Agreement (FCA). This tender, titled "Provision of Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) Technical Support for Frequency Clearance Agreement (FCA)", falls within the security, fire-fighting, police, and defence equipment category. The contract is based in Bristol, with a contract value of £355,320. The contract commenced on 4th January 2021 and will continue until 3rd January 2023. The procurement method used was an extension to the current contract, completing the award stage on 17th December 2020.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses in the defence and aviation sectors, particularly those providing technical and safety management services related to frequency clearance. Firms with expertise in managing radio frequency systems, alongside experience in compliance with aviation regulations, would be ideally suited to participate in similar procurement processes. This contract may also encourage collaborative ventures between smaller companies and larger entities within the industry, paving the way for growth and innovation in the sector.

## Notice

The Situational Awareness Command and Control Team (SACC DT) must maintain the Frequency Clearance Agreement (FCA) Safety Management System with the Civilian Aviation Authority (CAA) to allow continued use of Link 16 on a tolerable interference basis, JDLMO being the UK MOD principal stakeholder of this document. As part of the MOU with the CAA there is need to ensure that TDL Link 16 transmissions DO NOT interfere with UK NAV AID beacons. The CAA maintains dedicated, prioritised resource to address these requests on behalf of UK MOD. In addition, there is a general evolution of the radio frequency environment, which include potential changes to the operation of the Link 16 system, introduction of new DME equipment and introduction of a new global L-band aviation data communication system all of which will require extensive studies and tests to ensure that continued coexistence of Link 16 equipment and aeronautical CNS systems is not compromised.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75656cbc-8889-4659-a2f5-4ff66c7f29b5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Extension to the current contract |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Jan 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | 4 Jan 2021 - 3 Jan 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £355,320 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £355,320 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

### Codes

- 35000000 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

## Release History

- 11 Jan 2021 at 11:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75656cbc-8889-4659-a2f5-4ff66c7f29b5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75656cbc-8889-4659-a2f5-4ff66c7f29b5
  11th January 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ff64a292-8a88-47c8-b2d4-5e6384682359
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d64f1cfc-fcf6-4299-a653-215b4c864903

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