---
title: "Contract Award Notice - CAN"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03b6a6"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2023-07-14"
---

# Contract Award Notice - CAN

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03b6a6

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for the Telebrief system to Thales UK Ltd. The contract, titled "Telebrief", falls under the services category in the repair and maintenance services industry. The procurement method used was a selective procedure, with a contract value of GBP 1,492,345. The award was granted on July 14, 2023. The location of the procurement process was in the UK, with the main buying organisation being the Ministry of Defence.

The Telebrief contract awarded by the Ministry of Defence presents business growth opportunities for service providers in the repair and maintenance industry. Companies specialising in defence-related equipment support and maintenance are well-suited to compete. The procurement stage for this tender was completed with an active status. Businesses looking to offer contractor logistics support services for telebrief systems can explore this opportunity, ensuring compliance with all necessary regulations and training requirements specified in the tender documents.

## Notice

The UK Telebrief System is the only formal method of launching fighter aircraft, from a QRA hardened shelter, throughout the RAF.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The UK Telebrief System is the only formal method of launching fighter aircraft, from a QRA hardened shelter, throughout the RAF. The QRA force is ready to launch fighter aircraft at very short notice for the purpose of defending the airspace around the UK, or in response to an aviation security incident (Operation (Op) ADANA).

Options: 1 X 6 MONTH EXTENSION

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020242-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jul 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Apr 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Jul 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2023 - 17 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,350,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,492,345 |

## 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 | 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

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 14 Jul 2023 at 10:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020242-2023
- 28 Mar 2023 at 12:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008966-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=56027
- https://des.mod.uk
- https://des.mod.uk/

## Provenance

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