--- title: "Procurement of Fibre Optic Cabling and Crimping Kits" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03364d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03364d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03364d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03364d.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2022-05-11" --- # Procurement of Fibre Optic Cabling and Crimping Kits Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03364d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03364d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03364d.json) ## Summary The procurement process, initiated by the Ministry of Defence, pertains to the contract titled "Procurement of Fibre Optic Cabling and Crimping Kits." This process falls under the goods category, specifically within the optical-fibre cabling industry. The procurement was conducted in the UK and has reached the award stage, with the contract signed on 10th May 2022. The procurement method was limited, and the contract was awarded without prior publication due to extreme urgency arising from operational requirements related to NATO support. This tender represents an opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialising in fibre optic technologies and equipment, to engage in government contracts. Companies that are agile and capable of providing high-quality ruggedised fibre optic solutions would be well-suited to compete, especially considering the urgency associated with supporting military operations. The successful bidder, Alker Fibre Optic Specialists Ltd, demonstrates the type of supplier sought for such critical needs, indicating a competitive landscape for firms with the right expertise and reliability in the sector. ## Notice Procurement of ruggedised fibre optic cabling kits in support of existing equipment currently operated by the UK Armed Forces. ### Lot Information Lot 1 15 Km of Armoured Fibre Optic cabling and associated ancillaries and specific connectors. ### Procurement Information "The Secretary of State for Defence intends to enter into a contract with Alker Fibre Optic Specialists Ltd (the Contractor) for the provision of Qty 7 Fibre Optic Kits. 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 (in particular 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)(iv) of the DSPCR 2011 for reasons of extreme urgency brought about by events unforeseeable by, and not attributable to, the contracting authority (the Ministry of Defence), and Reg 16(1)(a)(iii) urgency arising from a crisis - The urgent additional support requirement from NATO to support special Ops, the time limits specified in regulation 17 for the restricted procedure, or regulation 18 for the negotiated procedure, cannot be met. This is because an immediate risk and credible Risk to Life and material exists for ongoing operations as a result of increased aerial threat in the designated theatre of operation. The fastest and most effective solution to reduce this risk is to rapidly procure a credible, ruggedised fibre optics solution to significantly enhance system reliability. Alker are a proven and credible fibre optic specialist supplier and as such there is a high degree of confidence among engineering SQEP in JSENs that this will meet the requirement. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012208-2022 | | 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 | 11 May 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 9 May 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 | Not specified | ## 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 | ALKER FIBRE OPTIC SPECIALISTS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment ### Codes - 31224400 - Connection cables - 32562100 - Optical-fibre cables for information transmission ## Release History - 11 May 2022 at 08:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012208-2022 ## Notice URLs - https://contracts.mod.uk/web/login.html ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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