Published date: 8 August 2023

Awarded contract - This means that the contract has been awarded to a supplier.


Closing: 20 June 2023, 5pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Radio equipment - 32344210

Location of contract

OX10 6AA

Value of contract

£343,920

Procurement reference

tender_349686/1245526

Published date

8 August 2023

Closing date

20 June 2023

Closing time

5pm

Contract start date

22 June 2023

Contract end date

31 March 2025

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Restricted procedure (above threshold)

A two-stage procedure, where the first stage is used to select suppliers, who are then invited to bid in the second stage.

This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

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.

Award information

Awarded date

20 June 2023

Contract start date

22 June 2023

Contract end date

31 March 2025

Total value of contract

£343,920

This contract was awarded to 1 supplier.

AXNES AS

Address

Terie Lovas vei 1, 4879 GRIMSTAD, Norway

Reference

No reference - other

Supplier is SME?

Yes

Supplier is VCSE?

No

About the buyer

Address

MOD Abbey Wood
Bristol
BS34 8JH
England

Email

desp2g-comrcl@mod.gov.uk

Website

https://des.mod.uk/