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title: "Anechoic Chamber Test Facility GNSS Simulator System"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02c79c"
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# Anechoic Chamber Test Facility GNSS Simulator System

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02c79c

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, through its Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) department, has completed the procurement process for the "Anechoic Chamber Test Facility GNSS Simulator System," classified under goods in the research and testing industry. The procurement was initiated due to a need for a modernised GNSS simulation capability at MoD Boscombe Down, Salisbury, Wiltshire, with a total contract value of £1,230,000 signed on 14 December 2021, and set to run until 31 March 2024. The procurement method employed was a limited procedure, utilising a negotiated process without prior publication of a call for competition, as only one tender was received and deemed non-compliant before the successful negotiation with Spirent Communications PLC.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in GNSS technology, simulation systems, and related support services. Companies specialising in high-tech goods, particularly those with capabilities in global navigation and positioning systems or those able to provide support and maintenance for such technologies, would be well-suited to compete in future tenders. Engaging in this sector can enhance business growth, especially for firms looking to expand into defence and aerospace applications where innovation and reliability are crucial.

## Notice

The Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S), United Kingdom Global Navigation Satellite System Project Office (UK GNSS PO) has an approved funding line for a modernised Anechoic Chamber Test Facility (ACTF) for Future Multi-Frequency, Multi-Constellation Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) Receiver and Anti-Jam (AJ) System Performance / Platform Vulnerability Testing. As part of the facility modernisation, a new GNSS simulation capability is required. The GNSS simulator competition is for the purchase of a complete system, including the broadcast antenna; there is no opportunity for product/solution development. An additional option for support and maintenance from delivery of product will also be included until end of contract (31 March 2024).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Multi-Frequency, Multi-Constellation Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) Receiver and Anti-Jam (AJ) System Performance / Platform Vulnerability Testing for use within Anechoic Chamber Test Facility (ACTF).

Options: An additional option for support and maintenance from delivery of product will also be included until end of contract (31 March 2024).

### Procurement Information

The aforementioned contract has been placed using the negotiated procedure without prior publication pursuant to Article 28(1)(e) of Directive 2009/81/EC (Regulation 16(1)(a)(i) of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011): In the absence of tenders, suitable tenders or applications in response to a restricted procedure. The Authority conducted a Restricted competition for the Anechoic Chamber Test Facility GNSS Simulator System. One Tender was received, which, when evaluated following the published evaluation criteria, was deemed non-compliant. It is considered that pursuant to Regulation 16(1)(a)(i) of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011, the Authority concluded negotiations with Spirent Communications PLC to achieve a compliant bid.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031853-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2021 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,230,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| 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 | SPIRENT COMMUNICATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 38112100 - Global navigation and positioning systems (GPS or equivalent)
- 38970000 - Research, testing and scientific technical simulator
- 42992200 - Anechoic chamber

## Release History

- 20 Dec 2021 at 22:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031853-2021
- 17 Nov 2021 at 22:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028757-2021
- 29 Jul 2021 at 21:45 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018165-2021
- 13 Jul 2021 at 21:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016426-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://des.mod.uk/
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/cyber-essentials-scheme-overview
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/mod-contracting-purchasing-and-finance-e-procurement-system

## Provenance

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