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title: "705851450 - Winch Person Communications CF CAN"
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# 705851450 - Winch Person Communications CF CAN

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fced1002-9c2e-41a2-9b64-06ab0babdd34

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract to AXNES AS for the provision of the PNG Wireless Intercom System for the UK MOD Puma requirement. The contract, valued at 343,920 GBP, was awarded on 20th June 2023 and is set to expire on 31st March 2025. This contract was awarded through a selective procurement method following a successful response to the Dynamic Pre-Qualification Questionnaire.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses, particularly in the services sector, to engage with the Ministry of Defence. Small and medium enterprises are well-suited to compete for this contract, given the nature of the procurement method used. Businesses interested in providing radio equipment and related services can explore this opportunity, with a specific focus on compliance with technical requirements within UK MOD operational environments.

## Notice

Contract Award Notice 1. This contract was placed with AXNES AS, after a Competitive DPQQ (Dynamic Pre-Qualification Questionnaire) resulted in only one supplier, providing a successful response. This resulting in a "failed competition". 2. The nature of the contract is for the Provision of the PNG Wireless Intercom System inclusive of Repair and Maintenance and associated equipment for the UK MOD Puma requirement. 3. The award criteria was based on the following: a. Successful DPQQ and Commercial compliance throughout all stages of the tender process. b. The price of was deemed acceptable for the requirement and associated support package. c. AXNES AS provided a detailed commercial and technical response to the tender to the provision of the equipment and technical support. This included compliance against the Authority's requirement, including interface with the Puma fleets Aircrew equipment as well as meeting the technical requirements to remain fully operative within UK MOD operational environments of the Puma Mk2 fleet. 4. A thorough commercial and technical evaluation criteria was undertaken by the Authority, regarding AXNES AS' response to the tender. This was deemed to be a successful and the contract was placed on 22 June 2023 with an expiry of 31 March 2025.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4dc0c334-fb80-416e-ab55-0d53caf163ce |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jun 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Jun 2023 |
| Contract period | 21 Jun 2023 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £343,920 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £343,920 |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32344210 - Radio equipment

## Release History

- 8 Aug 2023 at 19:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4dc0c334-fb80-416e-ab55-0d53caf163ce

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4dc0c334-fb80-416e-ab55-0d53caf163ce
  8th August 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://des.mod.uk/

## Provenance

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