--- title: "PAKISTAN EQUIPMENT SUPPORT SOLUTION" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ef1ad560-e544-4ec5-9d28-38da5006e734" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ef1ad560-e544-4ec5-9d28-38da5006e734" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ef1ad560-e544-4ec5-9d28-38da5006e734.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ef1ad560-e544-4ec5-9d28-38da5006e734.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2020-07-01" --- # PAKISTAN EQUIPMENT SUPPORT SOLUTION Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ef1ad560-e544-4ec5-9d28-38da5006e734 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ef1ad560-e544-4ec5-9d28-38da5006e734) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ef1ad560-e544-4ec5-9d28-38da5006e734.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence has conducted a procurement process titled "Pakistan Equipment Support Solution," aimed at providing an Equipment Support solution for Counter-Improvised Explosive Device (C-IED) equipment gifted to the Government of Pakistan. This procurement falls under the services category and includes a contract valued at £1,294,713.46, which commenced on 1st January 2020 and is set to conclude on 3rd January 2022. The procurement method utilised was selective, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. This contract represents the first awarded by the Counter-Explosive Ordnance Defence Engagement (CEDE) Office, which was established in December 2018 to facilitate international support against explosive ordnance threats. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in equipment support, training, and related services, especially those that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The Ministry of Defence encourages UK suppliers to engage in this burgeoning market by registering on the CEDE Dynamic Procurement System. Companies with relevant capabilities are particularly suited to compete, given the focus on forming sustainable integrated logistic support programmes globally and the ongoing need for counter-explosive ordnance services. Access to this framework can aid in expanding business reach and enhance partnerships with the UK government and international allies. ## Notice The supplier was invited to submit a proposal to provide an Equipment Support solution to the Counter-Improvised Explosive Device (C-IED) equipment gifted to the Government of Pakistan (GOP) and transition a sustainable Integrated Logistic Support (ILS) programme to the GOP by the end of the contract. The winner of the competition was OPTIMA GROUP. This is the first contract awarded by the Counter-Explosive Ordnance Defence Engagement (CEDE) Office. The CEDE Office was established in MOD in December 2018 in order to provide a focal point for all government to government requests for support to counter the threat from explosive ordnance. In the first year of operation, the CEDE Office has established a framework of pre-assured, UK suppliers of equipment, training and services in the Counter-Explosive Ordnance sector and run 3 competitive tenders for new business opportunities.The CEDE Office is delivering on the prosperity agenda through to UK businesses whilst delivering positive effect with the UK's international partners, saving lives, developing strong relationships and projecting our global influence. UK suppliers with relevant capabilities to offer this growing market are strongly encouraged to register, free of charge on the CEDE Dynamic Procurement System (DPS) Framework through https://fco.bravosolution.co.uk/ ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46db259d-aada-4dde-a469-d2202e3fef63 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Jul 2020 | | Submission deadline | 4 Nov 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 18 Dec 2019 | | Contract period | 1 Jan 2020 - 3 Jan 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,294,713 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £1,294,713 | | 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 | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1A 2HB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | St James's | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | OPTIMA GROUP | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80510000 - Specialist training services ## Release History - 1 Jul 2020 at 07:40 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46db259d-aada-4dde-a469-d2202e3fef63 - 29 Jan 2020 at 10:41 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46db259d-aada-4dde-a469-d2202e3fef63 - 29 Jan 2020 at 09:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46db259d-aada-4dde-a469-d2202e3fef63 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46db259d-aada-4dde-a469-d2202e3fef63 1st July 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://fco.bravosolution.co.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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