--- title: "For supply and repair of Personal Locator Beacons" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-031d30" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-031d30" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-031d30.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-031d30.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2022-03-02" --- # For supply and repair of Personal Locator Beacons Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-031d30 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-031d30) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-031d30.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence (MoD) in the United Kingdom has completed a procurement process for the supply and repair of Personal Locator Beacons (PLBs), specifically the G2R and Sarbe 6 models. The procurement was initiated under a limited tender method, with the main procurement category classified as goods within the CPV description of radio beacons. At the conclusion stage of this procurement, a contract was awarded to Orolia SAS for a total value of £746,166.67, originally signed on 8th February 2022, with a contract extension lasting until 22nd March 2023. The scope includes maintenance and refurbishment services for existing PLBs, ensuring they continue to meet operational requirements. This contract provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the manufacture and maintenance of technical equipment, especially those with expertise in PLBs or similar electronic devices. Companies capable of supplying spare parts or providing technical support will find this tender particularly relevant, as it highlights a focus on procurement from Original Equipment Manufacturers. The engagement of small to medium enterprises (SMEs) with the necessary technical know-how could enhance supply chain partnerships within the defence sector, creating pathways for growth and collaboration in servicing the needs of the Ministry of Defence. ## Notice service spares and repairs support for the G2R and Sarbe 6 PLBs (Personal Locator Beacons) to current users and platforms. ### Lot Information Lot 1 service spares and repairs support for the G2R and Sarbe 6 PLBs (Personal Locator Beacons) to current users and platforms. Options: One option year ### Procurement Information The Communications & Situational Awareness (CSA) Project Team within Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S), part of the UK Ministry of Defence, ("the Authority") intends to award a Contract to Orolia SAS (France) ("the Contractor") for the Supply and Repair of G2R and Sarbe 6 Personal Locator Beacons (PLBs). The Contract will extend the services currently provided to the Authority by the contractor for a further period of 1 year to 22nd March 2023. The value of the proposed contract is PS744,166.67. The purpose of the contract is for the provision of maintenance of the current PLBs through refurbishment of current stock and procurement of additional spares where required and not a full replacement of equipment. In accordance with regulation 4 of The Defence and Security Public Contracts (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (SI 2019/697) this procurement falls to be regulated under the provisions of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 as amended (by SI 2019/697 and SI 2020/1450). Prior publication of a contract notice in the Official Journal of the European Union is no longer appropriate. It is considered that the award of the contract without prior publication of a contract notice in the UK e-notification service (in accordance with the relevant legislation) is lawful in accordance with regulation 16(1)(a)(ii) of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 for technical reasons. This is on the basis that Orolia SAS are the Original Equipment Manufacturer and retain the full system design, build and integration expertise and knowledge. Orolia SAS possess the relevant technical know-how and ownership of the brand, designs, drawings, and manufacturing data packs. The Contractor is the only company with access to this propriety information and the necessary knowledge, skills, and tools required to undertake repairs and the provision of spares to meet this requirement. The use of any other PLB in conjunction with the G2R would be incompatible. Sarbe is a registered Trademark owned by Orolia SAS ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005783-2022 | | 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 | SME | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Mar 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 8 Feb 2022 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £746,166 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | 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 | OROLIA | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment ### Codes - 32221000 - Radio beacons ## Release History - 2 Mar 2022 at 22:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005783-2022 ## Notice URLs - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/defence-equipment-and-support ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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