--- title: "Installation of the KRS Communication System onto Wave Class Vessels" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-032f47" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-032f47" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-032f47.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-032f47.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2022-04-21" --- # Installation of the KRS Communication System onto Wave Class Vessels Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-032f47 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-032f47) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-032f47.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the installation of the KRS Communication System onto Wave Class Vessels has been awarded by the Ministry of Defence, specifically through its Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) division. This project, classified under the CPV code 51300000 for installation services of communications equipment, is valued at approximately £6 million and was completed as of April 20, 2022. The procurement was conducted through a limited method, negotiated without prior publication of a contract notice, and involved adaptations necessary for the integration of the communication system onto the Wave Class vessels, with a focus on bespoke solutions and technical expertise. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in communication equipment installation, particularly those with experience in defence projects and technical modifications. Companies that can provide innovative solutions for the integration of complex systems, maintenance services, and ongoing support would be well-suited to compete in similar future contracts. The successful supplier, Thales UK, has been selected for its unique capabilities and existing technical knowledge, underscoring the importance of specialised expertise in securing similar government contracts. ## Notice Undertake re-design, adaption/modification work as necessary to allow the KRS Communication System to fitted to the Wave Class vessels. The requirement will utilise GFE KRS units. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Defence Equipment & Support, part of the UK Ministry of Defence on behalf of The Secretary of State for Defence (the Authority)intends to award a Contract to Thales SIX (Crawley ) ("the Contractor") for the repurposing, upgrading and modification of the Authority's existing spare T23 KRS (KMY Replacement System) assets and subsequent integration and fitting onto the Authority's FRA Wave Class vessels together with continued through-life maintenance and support including spares provision thereby providing a common support solution across T23 and Wave Class. The value of the estimated contract is PS6million. 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 the Authority has insufficient rights to pass the necessary data and information to undertake the requirement to third parties and that only the Contractor as Original Equipment Design Authority has the accumulated technical knowledge, expertise and know-how at its disposal required to provide the requirement in particular in relation to the full system design, build and integration.. . This includes the intimate knowledge and understanding of the existing equipment used across the fleet and to provide the necessary services and development of bespoke solutions to address the requirement to fit into the WAVE class. Furthermore only the Contractor can provide certification of the safety and interoperability of the equipment and through-life spares and maintenance work and security accreditation requirements where necessary to the reasonable satisfaction of the Authority . Options: Re-design of the KRS Equipment to adapt system for Wave Class vessels. Modification and Installation of KRS. Through life maintenance and support. ### Procurement Information This is on the basis that the Authority has insufficient rights to pass the necessary data and information to undertake the requirement to third parties and that only the Contractor as Original Equipment Design Authority has the accumulated technical knowledge, expertise and know-how at its disposal required to provide the requirement in particular in relation to the full system design, build and integration.. . This includes the intimate knowledge and understanding of the existing equipment used across the fleet and to provide the necessary services and development of bespoke solutions to address the requirement to fit into the WAVE class. Furthermore only the Contractor can provide certification of the safety and interoperability of the equipment and through-life spares and maintenance work and security accreditation requirements where necessary to the reasonable satisfaction of the Authority . ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010409-2022 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Negotiated without publication of a contract notice | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Apr 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 19 Apr 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 | £6,000,000 | ## 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 | Not specified | | Postcode | N/A | | Country | Not specified | | ITL 1 | Not specified | | ITL 2 | Not specified | | ITL 3 | Not specified | | Local authority | Not specified | | Electoral ward | Not specified | | Westminster constituency | Not specified | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | THALES | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 51 - Installation services (except software) ### Codes - 51300000 - Installation services of communications equipment ## Release History - 21 Apr 2022 at 15:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010409-2022 ## Notice URLs - https://des.mod.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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