---
title: "ADEWS/115 - Telebrief Services - VTN"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03c3fa"
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# ADEWS/115 - Telebrief Services - VTN

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03c3fa

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for Telebrief Systems through a negotiated procedure without publication of a contract notice. The contract, with Thales UK Ltd, is valued at £3,000,000. The procurement process was initiated under the legal basis CELEX and is categorized under air defence radar. The procurement method was limited, and the main procurement category was goods. The contract was signed on 25th April 2023.

This tender for Telebrief Services presents an opportunity for businesses involved in air defence radar systems. The Ministry of Defence in the United Kingdom is the buying organization. Companies with expertise in this specific industry, such as Thales UK Ltd, may find this tender suitable for expanding their business. The negotiated procedure without publication of a contract notice allows for tailored discussions and agreements with the selected supplier, fostering efficient contracting processes.

## Notice

UK Telebrief - The UK Telebrief System is the only formal method of launching fighter aircraft, throughout the RAF. The system 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). The UK Telebrief System carries voice communications between the fighter controller at the CRCs located at RAF Boulmer / NATS Swanwick.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Telebrief Syetems

Options: 2 x 6 month extension options included.

### Procurement Information

The Contract Notice was issued on the 28/03/2023 and no suppliers registered interest via the Defence Sourcing Portal. However, Thales UK Ltd informed the Authority by email of their interest in this contract opportunity. Therefore, in the circumstances as there is an absence of tenders in response to ADEWS/115 the Authority will use the negotiated procedure without prior publication of a contract notice to negotiate with Thales UK Ltd on the basis that the initial conditions of the contract are not substantially altered

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011832-2023 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Apr 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Apr 2023 |
| 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 | FILTON |
| 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

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

### Codes

- 35723000 - Air defence radar

## Release History

- 25 Apr 2023 at 12:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011832-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://des.mod.uk/

## Provenance

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