---
title: "Procurement of fibre-optic cable modification"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03e380"
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published: "2023-07-19"
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# Procurement of fibre-optic cable modification

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03e380

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has completed the procurement of fibre-optic cable modification in the goods category. The procurement involved modifications and technical refresh of existing fibre-optic cabling solution. Alker Fibre Optic Specialists Ltd was awarded the contract worth £194,000.00 through a sole source procurement route. The location of the procurement is in Bristol, United Kingdom.

This tender for fibre-optic cable modification presents opportunities for businesses with expertise in optical-fibre cables for information transmission. Small and medium-sized businesses specialising in fibre-optic solutions would be well-suited to compete in this procurement process. The Ministry of Defence chose a sole source procurement route based on technical grounds, highlighting the specific capabilities and expertise required for this contract.

## Notice

Procurement of Modifications and Technical Refresh of Existing Fibre-Optic Cabling Solution

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Additional parts and Modification to existing Fibre-Optic Cabling Solution

### Procurement Information

The UK Ministry of Defence ("The Authority") intends to award a sole source contract with Alker Fibre Optic Specialists Ltd ("the Contractor") for modifications and technical refresh of existing fibre optic cabling solution at a value of PS194,000.00. The Authority has chosen a sole source procurement route based on technical grounds. The Contractor has the specific know how, tools and means to meet this requirement and it would be technically impractical for other operators to achieve the required goals.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020825-2023 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jul 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Jul 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 | 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

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

### Codes

- 32562100 - Optical-fibre cables for information transmission

## Release History

- 19 Jul 2023 at 15:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020825-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://des.mod.uk/

## Provenance

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