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title: "Type 31 Mode 5 Identification Friend or Foe"
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buyer: "LEONARDO UK LTD"
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# Type 31 Mode 5 Identification Friend or Foe

Buyer: LEONARDO UK LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f4479b33-94a7-4bee-86d8-88e58ffea50c

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## Summary

The UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) has awarded a contract titled "Type 31 Mode 5 Identification Friend or Foe" to Leonardo UK Ltd for the provision of five Mk XIIAS Mode 5 Identification Friend-or-Foe Systems, intended for integration onto the Type 31 frigates. This contract, valued at approximately £5,784,334, is categorised under goods, specifically satellite communications equipment. The procurement process has reached the Award stage, with the contract period commencing from 3rd September 2021 and set to conclude on 30th April 2027.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the defence and telecommunications sectors, particularly those capable of supplying advanced technological systems and equipment. Companies specialising in satellite communications or similar technologies would be especially well-positioned to engage with future contracts stemming from this project. The ongoing collaboration with a major government entity like the MOD underscores the importance of innovation and reliability in this industry for suppliers seeking to expand their market presence.

## Notice

Ship Acquisition, which is part of the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD), has placed a contract with Leonardo UK Ltd for the provision of five (5) Mk XIIAS Mode 5 Identification Friend-or-Foe Systems to be integrated onto the Type 31 frigates. 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-London: Satellite communications equipment.'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec081349-6fe9-4d43-acf9-f5b70e41ead0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | 2 Sep 2021 - 30 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,784,333 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £5,784,333 |
| 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 | LEONARDO UK LTD |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1Y 6AF |
| 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

### Codes

- 32531000 - Satellite communications equipment

## Release History

- 11 Oct 2021 at 09:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec081349-6fe9-4d43-acf9-f5b70e41ead0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec081349-6fe9-4d43-acf9-f5b70e41ead0
  11th October 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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