---
title: "VM250"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02b27b"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2021-05-18"
---

# VM250

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02b27b

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is currently engaged in a procurement process titled "VM250," which focuses on the supply of electronic goods, specifically 15 VM250 radars, along with their installation, integration, and testing, as well as the removal of existing radars. This contract, which was awarded to Northrop Grumman UK Limited, has a value of £950,000 and was formally signed on 17 May 2021. The procurement method used was limited, specifically negotiated without the publication of a contract notice, indicating a bespoke process followed to select the supplier. The main location for this procurement is Bristol, United Kingdom.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses within the electronic supplies industry to grow, particularly those specialising in radar technology and related services. Companies skilled in installation and integration of electronic systems would be particularly well-suited to compete in future tenders within this category, as evidenced by the Ministry of Defence's focus on complex technological solutions. With the ongoing advancements in defence technologies, firms that can offer innovative radar solutions or integration services may find future collaborations in this sector highly beneficial.

## Notice

The provision of 15 VM250 radars to include installation, integration and testing; and removal of existing radars.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011018-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated without publication of a contract notice |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 May 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £950,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Not specified |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

### Codes

- 31711000 - Electronic supplies

## Release History

- 18 May 2021 at 21:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011018-2021

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