Scope
Reference
714644452
Description
Procurement, Repair & Support of GRiD 1517 & 1595i Terminals. Procurement of quantity 5 1517 Terminals with support to these and also quantity 10 1595i Terminals over the period of 3-years. Two individual options years being requested which would take the contract over a 5-year period.
Contract 1. Procurement, Repair & Support of fully ruggedised GRiD 1517 & 1595i Terminals
Supplier
Contract value
- £200,000 excluding VAT
- £240,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Earliest date the contract will be signed
21 November 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 December 2025 to 30 November 2028
- Possible extension to 30 November 2030
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
This is for a 3-year contract with the ability to invoke 2 separate option years taking the duration to 5-years.
Main procurement category
Services
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
This is for a 3-year contract with the ability to invoke 2 separate option years taking the duration to 5-years.
CPV classifications
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Special regime
Defence and security
Direct award justification
Single supplier - technical reasons
This procurement is governed by the Procurement Act 2023. It is considered that this contract can be awarded under Section 41 of the Procurement Act 2023 because the direct award justification specified in paragraph 6 of Schedule 5 applies, in that, due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, only GRiD Defence Systems Limited have the necessary technical expertise, knowledge and capability to deliver the requirement at a standard required. As the Original Equipment Manufacturer only GRiD Defence Systems Limited can deliver the requirement and due to safety, interoperability, and capability risks there are no reasonable alternatives to those goods and services.
Supplier
GRiD Defence Systems Ltd
- Companies House: 02837836
85-87 Holtspur Lane
Wooburn Green
HP10 0AU
United Kingdom
Email: ben.walker@griduk.com
Region: UKJ13 - Buckinghamshire CC
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. Procurement, Repair & Support of fully ruggedised GRiD 1517 & 1595i Terminals
Contracting authority
Defence Equipment and Support, Wildcat DT, Yeovil, Somerset
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVRL-5831-GLMM
Lysander Road
Yeovil
BA20 2YB
United Kingdom
Contact name: Mrs Pamela Kirkness
Email: Pamela.Kirkness223@mod.gov.uk
Website: http://www.contracts.mod.uk
Region: UKK23 - Somerset
Organisation type: Public authority - central government