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title: "UHF Satcom Capability"
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# UHF Satcom Capability

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f1b188d4-8880-48cb-b302-7fd1f120a6d3

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "UHF Satcom Capability" was conducted by the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory, based in Salisbury, England. This contract falls under the category of research services and involves a total value of £143,334.95. The procurement method was selective, executed as a call-off from the Serapis Framework. The tender period ended on 25th November 2021, and the contract period extended from 29th November 2021 to 31st March 2022, covering delivery to locations with the postal code GU2 5YP.

This opportunity presents potential for businesses focusing on research services, particularly those with solutions related to communication technologies that can complement or compete in low data rate and voice satellite communications. Companies with innovative capabilities in broadband services, dynamic service management, or alternative communication technologies would be well-positioned to leverage this contract. While the current supplier is BAE Systems Applied Intelligence Limited, emerging firms with advanced technological solutions may find viable avenues to compete in enhancing service flexibility and utilisation.

## Notice

Call off from Serapis Framework, Task S30 Deployed force elements use wide band (X and Mil Ka) data services as well as UHF TACSAT for low data rate and voice SATCOM. It would be attractive if user TACSAT needs could be met by other technologies rather than UHF. This would increase flexibility and utilisation allowing TACSAT and wideband services to be dynamically managed to meet user's needs.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9766568-498e-40cc-9daa-6951835a88f8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | 29 Nov 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £143,334 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £143,334 |
| 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 | DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY |
| Locality | SALISBURY |
| Post town | Salisbury |
| Postcode | SP4 0JQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire |
| Local authority | Wiltshire |
| Electoral ward | Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley |
| Westminster constituency | Salisbury |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BAE SYSTEMS APPLIED INTELLIGENCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 11 Feb 2022 at 14:25 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9766568-498e-40cc-9daa-6951835a88f8
- 7 Jan 2022 at 15:19 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9766568-498e-40cc-9daa-6951835a88f8
- 7 Jan 2022 at 13:10 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9766568-498e-40cc-9daa-6951835a88f8
- 1 Dec 2021 at 14:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9766568-498e-40cc-9daa-6951835a88f8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9766568-498e-40cc-9daa-6951835a88f8
  11th February 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e86ca609-711d-487c-b660-13980114c76e
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/14e1eb41-d337-4079-a5c7-249bf89173d0
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/43691022-c2a6-4802-a293-468807916768

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