--- title: "Provision of CAA Technical Support to the Frequency Clearance Agreement(FCA)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f1d7617f-2cd3-410c-98c0-852f1dd34532" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f1d7617f-2cd3-410c-98c0-852f1dd34532" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f1d7617f-2cd3-410c-98c0-852f1dd34532.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f1d7617f-2cd3-410c-98c0-852f1dd34532.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, ISTAR, SITUATIONAL AWARENESS COMMAND AND CONTROL (SACC) DELIVERY TEAM" published: "2020-08-10" --- # Provision of CAA Technical Support to the Frequency Clearance Agreement(FCA) Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, ISTAR, SITUATIONAL AWARENESS COMMAND AND CONTROL (SACC) DELIVERY TEAM Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f1d7617f-2cd3-410c-98c0-852f1dd34532 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f1d7617f-2cd3-410c-98c0-852f1dd34532) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f1d7617f-2cd3-410c-98c0-852f1dd34532.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence, specifically the ISTAR, Situational Awareness Command and Control (SACC) Delivery Team, has awarded a contract titled "Provision of CAA Technical Support to the Frequency Clearance Agreement (FCA)". This contract falls under the category of technical support services and will be executed in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The contract period will commence on 17 December 2020 and will run for five years, with an optional two-year extension. The tender process was completed on 13 July 2020, and the awarded contract is valued at £1,200,000, with a minimum value of £800,000. The procurement method used was a negotiated procedure without prior publication, which highlights the technical complexities involved. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in technical support services, particularly those that can provide expertise in aviation infrastructure and frequency management. Companies in the telecommunications, engineering, or consulting sectors that have the capacity to deliver innovative solutions for the oversight of military and civil Link 16 transmissions are particularly well-suited to engage with this contract. By participating, such businesses can enhance their market presence and forge valuable partnerships within the defence and aviation industries. ## Notice The new CAA Technical Support contract will have a duration of 5 years with 2 years option. It is considered that this contract can be placed using the negotiated procedure without prior publication of a contract notice pursuant to Article 28(1)(e) of Directive 2009/81/EC (Regulation 16(1)(a)(ii) of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011) for technical reasons.The Authority has an enduring obligation under the CAA licence agreement SACC/00073 to monitor and police the military use of all Link 16 transmissions within the UK borders, to ensure there is no interference with civil Link 16 transmissions. The CAA defines the acceptable levels of Link 16 transmissions that are permissible in the UK Flight Information Region (FIR). The agreement exists because Link 16 is an authorised user in the 960-1215MHz Frequency Band that is allocated to civilian aeronautical navigation aids, and as such Link 16 is only permitted to operate on a tolerable interference basis. . 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: Technical support services.'. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b100457f-2c2a-467a-b744-dbe6162ac6ee | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Aug 2020 | | Submission deadline | 12 Jul 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 12 Jul 2020 | | Contract period | 17 Dec 2020 - 16 Dec 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,200,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £800,000 | | 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 | CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71356300 - Technical support services ## Release History - 10 Aug 2020 at 05:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b100457f-2c2a-467a-b744-dbe6162ac6ee ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b100457f-2c2a-467a-b744-dbe6162ac6ee 10th August 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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