Published date: 16 February 2023

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Opportunity (published 16 February 2023, last edited 16 February 2023)

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Contract summary

Industry

  • Uninterruptible power supplies - 31154000

Location of contract

BS34 8JH

Value of contract

£50,000

Procurement reference

tender_352822/1177740

Published date

16 February 2023

Closing date

20 March 2023

Closing time

5pm

Contract start date

1 April 2023

Contract end date

31 March 2028

Contract type

Not specified

Procedure type

Other: Below Threshold Open

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

UK MoD (the Authority) has a requirement for the provision and support of batteries to achieve an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) at several UK sites, to support the GUARDIAN UK Air Defence C2 System used by the RAF.

This will ensure the equipment meets the requirements of CAP 670: Air Traffic Services Safety Requirements and Def Stan 927: Military Air Traffic Services Equipment Safety and Performance Standards.

GUARDIAN offers a real-time map of friendly and hostile aircraft, connecting UK and NATO (NORTH ATLANTIC TREATY ORGANIZATION) radars and radios to co-ordinate communications between aircraft and the ground.

It allows the RAF to dispatch fighter jets to identify and intercept hostile aircraft, or those suspected of being a threat, and GUARDIAN also receives early warnings from NATO reporting centres to prepare the UK for incoming potential threats.

The contract will be for the provision and installation of 5 units across the UK, as well as maintenance support (including but not limited to repair/replacement and annual servicing). There is the potential need for additional UPS units at other sites, and therefore a framework arrangement will form part of the contract.

About the buyer

Address

Spruce 1c, MoD Abbey Wood
Bristol
BS34 8JH
England

Email

matthew.bissett100@mod.gov.uk