Section one: Contracting authority/entity
one.1) Name and addresses
Ministry of Defence
MOD Abbey Wood, Spruce 2B
Bristol
BS34 8JH
Contact
Thomas Shields
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Ministry or any other national or federal authority
one.5) Main activity
Defence
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Anechoic Chamber Test Facility GNSS Simulator System
Reference number
701575421
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 38970000 - Research, testing and scientific technical simulator
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
The Space Delivery Team (SPACE DT), part of the UK Ministry of Defence (The Authority), intends to enter into negotiations with Spirent Communications PLC (The Contractor) for the provision of An Anechoic Chamber Test Facility GNSS Simulator System.
The GNSS simulator requirement comprises the purchase of a complete system, including broadcast antenna, and support and maintenance up until 31 March 2024.
This Contract has not yet been awarded, the purpose of this notice is to show the Authority's intent to enter into negotiations with Spirent Communications PLC.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £1,230,000
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 38112100 - Global navigation and positioning systems (GPS or equivalent)
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
MoD Boscombe Down, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP4 0JF.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S), United Kingdom Global Navigation Satellite System ProjectOffice (UK GNSS PO) has an approved funding line for a modernised Anechoic Chamber Test Facility(ACTF) for Future Multi-Frequency, Multi-Constellation Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS)Receiver and Anti-Jam (AJ) System Performance / Platform Vulnerability Testing. As part of the facilitymodernisation, a new GNSS simulation capability is required.The GNSS simulator competition is for the purchase of a complete system, including the broadcastantenna; there is no opportunity for product/solution development.An additional option for support and maintenance from delivery of product will also be included untilend of contract (31 March 2024)
two.2.5) Award criteria
Criterion: Technical 70
Criterion: Price 20
Criterion: Social Value 10
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
Support and maintenance from delivery of product until end of contract (31 March 2024).
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2.14) Additional information
This Contract has not yet been awarded, the purpose of this notice is to show the Authority's intent to enter into negotiations with Spirent Communications PLC.
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Negotiated procedure without publication of a contract notice
- No tenders or no suitable tenders/requests to participate in response to restricted procedure
- The products involved are manufactured purely for the purpose of research, experiment, study or development
Explanation:
It is considered that this requirement can be placed using the negotiated procedure without prior publication pursuant to Article 28(1)(e) of Directive 2009/81/EC (Regulation 16(1)(a)(i) of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011): In the absence of tenders, suitable tenders or applications in response to a restricted procedure.
The Authority conducted a Restricted competition for the Anechoic Chamber Test Facility GNSS Simulator System. One Tender was received, which, when evaluated following the published evaluation criteria, was deemed non-compliant. It is considered that pursuant to Regulation 16(1)(a)(i) of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011, the Authority may enter into negotiations with Spirent Communications PLC. To achieve a compliant bid.
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2021/S 000-016426
Section five. Award of contract/concession
Contract No
701575421
Title
Anechoic Chamber Test Facility GNSS Simulator System
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract/concession
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
17 November 2021
five.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Spirent Communications PLC
Aspen Way
Paignton
TQ4 7QR
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot/concession (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot/concession: £1,230,000
Total value of the contract/lot/concession: £1,230,000
five.2.5) Information about subcontracting
The contract/lot/concession is likely to be subcontracted
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
This Contract has not yet been awarded, the purpose of this notice is to show the Authority's intent to enter into negotiations with Spirent Communications PLC.
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Ministry of Defence
MOD Abbey Wood, Spruce 2B
Bristol
BS34 8JH
Country
United Kingdom