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title: "The Provision of Gibraltar Vessel Tracking System (GVTS)"
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# The Provision of Gibraltar Vessel Tracking System (GVTS)

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e77135ee-d444-4065-8a17-773c6efbffe7

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Ministry of Defence, which is seeking suppliers for the "Provision of Gibraltar Vessel Tracking System (GVTS)". This contract falls under the radar industry category, located in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method was selective, employing a competitive procedure with negotiation, and it is currently in the award stage. The contract was awarded to Thales UK Limited on 1st April 2019, with a total contract value of £6,787,000. The in-service date is set for 1st April 2020, with support lasting until 31st March 2025. The tender period concluded on 30th March 2019.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses looking to expand within the defence sector, particularly those specialised in radar systems and associated support services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this contract advantageous due to the procurement's focus on including a diverse range of suppliers. Companies with capabilities in technological solutions for vessel tracking and experience in government contracts would be ideal contenders to compete for this project.

## Notice

The Provision of Gibraltar Vessel Tracking System (GVTS), awarded to Thales UK Limited on 01/04/2019. A Contract Award Notice was published on the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU) on 05/04/2019 under reference 2019/S 068-161129. In Service Date (ISD) is scheduled for 01/04/2020 with the provision of in-service support for a period of five years to 31/03/2025. The Contract has an option for a technical refresh of GVTS and provision for a further five years of in-service support upon completion of the initial five year in-service phase.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d63cc28-edcd-4cf5-92b5-76df4a814141 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Jun 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Mar 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2019 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,787,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £6,787,000 |
| 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 |
| 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 | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35722000 - Radar

## Release History

- 6 Jun 2019 at 10:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d63cc28-edcd-4cf5-92b5-76df4a814141

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d63cc28-edcd-4cf5-92b5-76df4a814141
  6th June 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ad5d54c5-473e-454f-ba0a-ef6ecfa915ca
  MCS/1039 - Terms & Conditions - Part One
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/061ec7c5-0c21-4da5-be9c-d0935673cb6c
  MCS/1039 - Terms & Conditions - Part Two
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/00b1f137-86dd-4dcb-864b-44d63b8874e9
  MCS/1039 - Terms & Conditions - Part Three
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4ba25b1e-a169-4c58-8f12-62690a67dd24
  MCS/1039 - Annex A - Statement of Technical Requirement
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d1503340-99d5-4f1f-b723-53c66d0c2aa6
  MCS/1039 - Annex B - Statement Of Work - Part One
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7d086e2d-8d9a-4ecc-8a03-960eb2b7170d
  MCS/1039 - Annex B - Statement Of Work - Part Two
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d2cb711e-51f7-4ae0-ac0e-7fb4ef31c394
  MCS/1039 - Annex C - Rates
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/65dc49d1-329c-4eb4-8c64-131588b56cf0
  MCS/1039 - Annex D - Tasking Form
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0819e2a1-a71b-442d-920d-6f5397ef9eeb
  MCS/1039 - Annex E - Task Record
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9fe54cba-d153-44f2-bbb6-e96240fc6259
  MCS/1039 - Annex F - Government Furnished Assets
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9ab1a9f3-329d-4360-846a-b3632a5b2946
  MCS/1039 - Annex G - Intellectual Property Register
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/25aa7140-85ba-4bd8-9934-0b80a3b0a6c4
  MCS/1039 - Annex H - Contract Data Requirement
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9c842c8d-c4e3-4789-9c36-fa2e51fe81d2
  MCS/1039 - Annex J - Key Performance Indicator
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/92ed5819-3e13-4bfa-bc63-091abc01ad0a
  MCS/1039 - Annex K - Deliverable Documentation
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/83dba333-1b37-45d0-b700-9bf341054c89
  MCS/1039 - Annex L - Security Aspects Letter
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e6e9ce0e-a528-465a-b576-d8bda97b5563
  MCS/1039 - Annex M - Payment Plan
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/292a886f-4c99-4235-a2e6-09a610b6b6cd
  MCS/1039 - Annex O - Assumptions, Dependencies & Exclusions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/58b612d8-fcab-4003-af8c-5381d5d61732
  MCS/1039 - Annex P - TUPE
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b630acaf-1797-4ddf-977a-6c7f4fc38308
  MCS/1039 - Annex P - TUPE - Appendix 2
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6880d466-5074-45ab-b7f4-1df765690be8
  MCS/1039 - Annex Q - Integrated Test, Evaluation & Acceptance Plan
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e09a9eb2-422e-4a3d-8d74-6b24b81c03cb
  MCS/1039 - Annex R - DEFFORM 701 & Appendix
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fae6312e-8d4d-478f-9227-a8abd3ee1b00
  MCS/1039 - Annex S - Appendix 1 - Commercial Exploitation Agreement - Hardware
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b76e772a-dea5-4ea6-a44d-ab17f4e04576
  MCS/1039 - Annex S - Appendix 2 - Commercial Exploitation Agreement - Software

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/defence-equipment-and-support

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