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title: "Procurement and Support of installation of Link 16 Joint Tactical Radio System Mobile Crates"
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buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, ISTAR, SITUATIONAL AWARENESS COMMAND AND CONTROL (SACC) DELIVERY TEAM"
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# Procurement and Support of installation of Link 16 Joint Tactical Radio System Mobile Crates

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, ISTAR, SITUATIONAL AWARENESS COMMAND AND CONTROL (SACC) DELIVERY TEAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-db84a181-47cd-4b22-a4ac-79688ae04abf

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Ministry of Defence, specifically the ISTAR, Situational Awareness Command and Control (SACC) Delivery Team, which has awarded a contract for the procurement and support of ten Link 16 Joint Tactical Radio System Mobile Crates. This initiative falls under the category of Tactical Command, Control, and Communication Systems and is based in Bristol, South East England. The contract, valued at £1.5 million, was awarded on 31st March 2021, with the contract period commencing on 1st April 2021 and concluding on 31st March 2022. This procurement was initiated through a tender process, which has now reached the award stage.

This contract presents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the telecommunications and defence sectors, particularly those that specialise in advanced communication systems and maritime technology. Companies capable of providing high-quality tactical command and control solutions would be well-suited to compete in future tenders related to similar projects. Engaging in such contracts can facilitate business growth and collaboration with government entities, further enhancing service offerings in the defence industry.

## Notice

The Secretary of State for Defence intends to award a contract to Viasat UK Ltd for the provision of quantity ten Link 16 Joint Tactical Radio System (JTRS) Mobile Crates, for the T45 and QEC platforms under the Maritime Multi-Link (MML) Project. This is the only product currently on the market that meets both the technical requirement and access size restrictions of both the T45 and QEC platforms, mitigating the need to cut metal and reducing the risk of installation. The Cyber Risk profile is Very Low. The reference for the RA is: RAR-J9K6MBSB. Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier and search for the notice with reference 'UK-Bristol: Tactical Command, Control and Communication systems.'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/286f6286-862d-4cea-b6e2-29561822e6f3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,500,000 |
| 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, ISTAR, SITUATIONAL AWARENESS COMMAND AND CONTROL (SACC) DELIVERY TEAM |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35712000 - Tactical command, control and communication systems

## Release History

- 28 Jul 2021 at 20:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/286f6286-862d-4cea-b6e2-29561822e6f3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/286f6286-862d-4cea-b6e2-29561822e6f3
  28th July 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier

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