--- title: "701212399 - Extension of CPN - CRPA, PFS and NAVFIX" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-046ee0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-046ee0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-046ee0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-046ee0.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2024-06-11" --- # 701212399 - Extension of CPN - CRPA, PFS and NAVFIX Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-046ee0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-046ee0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-046ee0.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract extension to Drumgrange Ltd for in-service support for Controlled Reception Position Antenna (CRPA), Precise Fixing System (PFS), and the NAVFIX System, critical for platform navigation and deployment on Royal Naval and Royal Fleet Auxiliary platforms. This opportunity, classified under military defence services, falls into the services category with a contract value of around £5 million. The procurement process was conducted through a limited negotiated method without prior publication of a contract notice. This contract extension offers business growth opportunities for companies with expertise in military defence services and in-service support for complex communication and navigation systems. Businesses well-suited to compete are those with specialised knowledge and skills in delivering technical requirements. The award to Drumgrange Ltd highlights the importance of possessing unique capabilities and technical expertise required for fulfilling the specific needs outlined by the Ministry of Defence. ## Notice The requirement is for in-service support for Controlled Reception Position Antenna (CRPA), Precise Fixing System (PFS), and the NAVFIX System, fitted to Royal Naval and Royal Fleet Auxiliary platforms. Without enduring support, the serviceability of the navigational data distribution communication system, which is needed for Command and control, cannot be guaranteed. CRPA, PFS and NAVFIX are critical for platform navigation and deployment. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The requirement is for in-service support for Controlled Reception Position Antenna (CRPA), Precise Fixing System (PFS), and the NAVFIX System, fitted to Royal Naval and Royal Fleet Auxiliary platforms. Without enduring support, the serviceability of the navigational data distribution communication system, which is needed for Command and control, cannot be guaranteed. CRPA, PFS and NAVFIX are critical for platform navigation and deployment. ### Procurement Information The United Kingdom Ministry of Defence (the "Authority") intends to extend contract CSA/3075 (original value PS3.5M) from 9 November 2024 to 30 June 2027 with Drumgrange Ltd (the "Company") The total value of this extended period is estimated to be around PS5M. The requirement is for in-service support for Controlled Reception Position Antenna (CRPA), Precise Fixing System (PFS), and the NAVFIX System, fitted to Royal Naval and Royal Fleet Auxiliary platforms. Without enduring support, the serviceability of the navigational data distribution communication system, which is needed for Command and control, cannot be guaranteed. CRPA, PFS and NAVFIX are critical for platform navigation and deployment. It is considered that the award of this contract extension by way of an amendment without prior publication of a contract notice in the UK e-notification service (as required by the relevant legislation) is lawful in accordance Regulation 16(1)(a)(ii) of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 (SI 1848) for technical reasons, on the basis that the contract may be awarded only to the Company for technical reasons. Only the Company possesses the expertise to deliver this requirement as only they own the specialist equipment, tooling, and only they possess the unique background knowledge, and information and understanding of these specific capabilities to meet the Authority's technical requirements under the contract. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017947-2024 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | 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 | 11 Jun 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 10 Jun 2024 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £8,500,000 | ## 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 | DRUMGRANGE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services ### Codes - 75221000 - Military defence services ## Release History - 11 Jun 2024 at 08:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017947-2024 ## 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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