Published date: 27 February 2023

Last edited date: 23 June 2023

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 31 July 2023, 11:59pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Submarines - 35512000

Location of contract

BS34 8JH

Value of contract

£1,300,000

Procurement reference

tender_336110/1227666

Published date

27 February 2023

Closing date

31 July 2023

Closing time

11:59pm

Contract start date

1 September 2023

Contract end date

31 August 2028

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Other: Restricted Competitive Procedure

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No


Description

The External Communication System (ECS) on board platforms provide submarines with the ability to communicate with external authorities, military platforms, commercial vessels and its allies. Communications are essential to achieve operational objectives, maintain Command and Control and ensure safe, capable and sustainable systems to meet strategic objectives.

Tender responses are being sought from selected providers that will have the capability to provide technical support to these systems and user's 24hrs/365 days, along with the Receipt, Issue, Maintenance and Storage (RIMS) of communication equipment. In addition, you will be required to create managed networks with key suppliers, to allow external support, procurement and repairs in line with the security policy.


About the buyer

Address

MOD Abbey Wood, #3111, Ash 1B/C
Bristol
BS34 8JH
England

Email

phoebe.allman-jones100@mod.gov.uk