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title: "Initial Provisioning Spares for Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers for Integrated Navigation Lights, Shapes, and Sounds System"
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# Initial Provisioning Spares for Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers for Integrated Navigation Lights, Shapes, and Sounds System

Buyer: DEFENCE EQUIPMENT & SUPPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fa506dcb-9271-467f-b2be-604240509368

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## Summary

The procurement process involves DEFENCE EQUIPMENT & SUPPORT, seeking to acquire initial provisioning spares for the Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers, specifically for the Integrated Navigation Lights, Shapes, and Sounds System. This procurement falls under the "Command, control, communication systems" category and has a contract value of £814,671.11. The procurement method used was limited, through a negotiated process without a call for competition. The contract period is set from 19th September 2016 to 19th September 2018, with delivery expected at the postal code PO1 3LU in Bristol, England. The tender was awarded on 19th September 2016.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in defence and maritime equipment, particularly those capable of supplying navigation systems and related technologies. Companies with expertise in integrating complex communication systems or manufacturing high-precision naval components would be well suited to pursue similar contracts. Engaging with DEFENCE EQUIPMENT & SUPPORT can help such businesses expand into public sector procurement within a robust industry sector.

## Notice

Initial Provisioning Spares for Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers for Integrated Navigation Bridge System and Navigation Lights, Shapes and Sounds System.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3004abc7-2b95-43b2-92cb-92f4d9d1fb80 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated without a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jan 2017 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Sep 2016 |
| Contract period | 18 Sep 2016 - 19 Sep 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £814,671 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £814,671 |
| 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 EQUIPMENT & SUPPORT |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NORTHROP GRUMMAN SPERRY MARINE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35711000 - Command, control, communication systems

## Release History

- 17 Jan 2017 at 09:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3004abc7-2b95-43b2-92cb-92f4d9d1fb80

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3004abc7-2b95-43b2-92cb-92f4d9d1fb80
  17th January 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2838cf7e-9dad-4068-91bc-8622a93ee0aa
  Redacted Contract SHIPACQ090

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