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title: "SUBMARINE COMMUNICATION BUOY ACQUISITION - TECHNICAL SUPPORT"
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# SUBMARINE COMMUNICATION BUOY ACQUISITION - TECHNICAL SUPPORT

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f7dbd5b0-1bcf-4489-b61b-14d56f3d756a

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, located in Bristol, England, has successfully completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Submarine Communication Buoy Acquisition - Technical Support". This contract pertains to the submarines industry and was acquired through a direct procurement method, specifically a single tender action due to it being below the threshold amount of £440,995.25. The contract commenced on 24th June 2020 and runs until 31st March 2023. The procurement period ended on 23rd June 2020.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the technical support and submarine sectors, particularly those that specialise in communication technologies. Companies with experience in providing related technical services will be well-positioned to compete in future procurements in this area. Given the Ministry of Defence's role as the contracting authority, large-scale suppliers like Beacon Solutions Limited might also collaborate with smaller firms to enhance their offerings and drive business growth in this specialised field.

## Notice

SUBMARINE COMMUNICATION BUOY ACQUISITION - TECHNICAL SUPPORT

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14b4b225-8380-4309-916a-c010734b9c1e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Jul 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jun 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jun 2020 |
| Contract period | 23 Jun 2020 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £440,995 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £440,995 |
| 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BEACON SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35512000 - Submarines

## Release History

- 1 Jul 2020 at 14:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14b4b225-8380-4309-916a-c010734b9c1e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14b4b225-8380-4309-916a-c010734b9c1e
  1st July 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d5a4488a-2149-48a2-824c-69fb0764b7a1

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