--- title: "705851450 - Winch Person Communications FTS CAN" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03c6de" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03c6de" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03c6de.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03c6de.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2023-08-08" --- # 705851450 - Winch Person Communications FTS CAN Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03c6de [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03c6de) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03c6de.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence in the United Kingdom has awarded contracts for the provision of Winch Person Communications systems. The latest contract was signed on 22 June 2023 with an expiry date of 31 March 2025. This contract, valued at £343,920, was awarded to AXNES AS through a 'selective' procurement method. The contract includes the provision of the PNG Wireless Intercom System for the UK MOD Puma fleet, with maintenance and repair services. The Ministry of Defence initiated this procurement process through a tender, with AXNES AS being the sole supplier due to a successful response following a Competitive DPQQ process. These procurement opportunities offer businesses in the radio equipment industry a chance to grow and establish partnerships within the defence sector. Companies specialising in radio equipment manufacturing and maintenance, particularly those with experience in supplying to military organisations, are well-suited to compete. The procurement method used, alongside the detailed technical requirements outlined in the contracts, presents a unique opportunity for businesses looking to provide tailored solutions to government agencies seeking specialised communication equipment for their operational needs. ## Notice Contract Award Notice 1. This contract was placed with AXNES AS, after a Competitive DPQQ (Dynamic Pre-Qualification Questionnaire) resulted in only one supplier, providing a successful response. This resulting in a "failed competition". 2. The nature of the contract is for the Provision of the PNG Wireless Intercom System inclusive of Repair and Maintenance and associated equipment for the UK MOD Puma requirement. 3. The award criteria was based on the following: a. Successful DPQQ and Commercial compliance throughout all stages of the tender process. b. The price of was deemed acceptable for the requirement and associated support package. c. AXNES AS provided a detailed commercial and technical response to the tender to the provision of the equipment and technical support. This included compliance against the Authority's requirement, including interface with the Puma fleets Aircrew equipment as well as meeting the technical requirements to remain fully operative within UK MOD operational environments of the Puma Mk2 fleet. 4. A thorough commercial and technical evaluation criteria was undertaken by the Authority, regarding AXNES AS' response to the tender. This was deemed to be a successful and the contract was placed on 22 June 2023 with an expiry of 31 March 2025. ### Procurement Information The Secretary of State for Defence (the "Authority") intends to enter into a Contract with Axnes AS for the provision of a Winch Person Communications system and technical support. This equipment will be fitted to the Puma platforms. The contract has an estimated value of PS421,000.00 inclusive of VAT and a duration of two years. It is considered that this Contract can be placed as Single Source in accordance with Regulation 16 (1)(a)(i) Absence of tenders or suitable tenders due to the results of a failed competition during the Dynamic Pre-Qualification Questionnaire process which was advertised on the 30th January 2023 and closed on the 28th February 2023. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023157-2023 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large, SME | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Aug 2023 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 4 May 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 | £763,920 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE | | Locality | WALLINGFORD | | 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 | AXNES | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment ### Codes - 32344210 - Radio equipment ## Release History - 8 Aug 2023 at 20:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023157-2023 - 5 May 2023 at 14:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013006-2023 ## 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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