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title: "Supply of Personal Locator Beacon's (PLB's) - Contract Award Notice"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03b78b"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2023-08-17"
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# Supply of Personal Locator Beacon's (PLB's) - Contract Award Notice

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03b78b

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has completed the procurement process for the supply of Personal Locator Beacons (PLB's). This contract, titled "Supply of Personal Locator Beacon's (PLB's) - Contract Award Notice," falls under the goods category with a focus on submarines. The procurement aimed to acquire 336 Personal Locator Beacons to support all In-Service platforms. The award was granted to BriarTek Inc., a supplier from the United States. The total contract value is £151,200, with the signing date set on August 15th, 2023.

This tender issued by the Ministry of Defence presents a business opportunity for companies specialising in goods related to submarines and maritime safety equipment. Given the nature of the procurement, businesses experienced in supplying Personal Locator Beacons or similar marine-related products would be well-suited to compete. The contract has reached the award stage, offering insights into potential future tenders in related areas within the defence sector.

## Notice

Personal Locator Beacons are held onboard submarines for use in the event of a Distressed Submarine (DISSUB) event resulting in an escape or surface abandonment scenario. There is currently a requirement for additional Personal Locator Beacons to support all In-Service platforms. This ITT seeks to fulfil the capability gap with a procurement of 336 Personal Locator Beacons.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Personal Locator Beacons are held onboard submarines for use in the event of a Distressed Submarine (DISSUB) event resulting in an escape or surface abandonment scenario. There is currently a requirement for additional Personal Locator Beacons to support all In-Service platforms. This ITT seeks to fulfil the capability gap with a procurement of 336 Personal Locator Beacons.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024179-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 5 May 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Aug 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000 |
| Lots value | £400,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £151,200 |

## 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 | BRIARTEK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

### Codes

- 34928430 - Beacons
- 35512000 - Submarines

## Release History

- 17 Aug 2023 at 12:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024179-2023
- 31 Mar 2023 at 07:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009385-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=55997
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence

## Provenance

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