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Voluntary Transparency Notice - Integration of the Apache AH-64E Defensive Aid Systems

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

03 Jul 2020 at 15:11

Award

03 Jul 2020 at 13:57

Award

02 Jun 2020 at 15:13

Tender

25 Jul 2019 at 09:53

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the UK Ministry of Defence, which has awarded a framework agreement to Leonardo MW Ltd for the integration of the Apache AH-64E Defensive Aid Systems. This service falls under the category of electronic warfare systems and countermeasures and will take place in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The contract is valued at £3.2 million and is set to commence on 17 July 2020, lasting for two years until 29 June 2022. The procurement method utilised is a limited negotiated procedure without prior publication due to the absence of competition based on technical criteria.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in defence and aerospace sectors, particularly companies with expertise in electronic warfare systems and integration services. However, the specific nature of the technical requirements suggests that only Leonardo MW Ltd could fulfil this contract due to their unique technical know-how and control of essential technical information. Companies that specialise in defence technologies, especially those with capabilities to support similar integration projects, may find this tender relevant for exploring future collaborative opportunities or growth in related sectors.

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Notice Title

Voluntary Transparency Notice - Integration of the Apache AH-64E Defensive Aid Systems

Notice Description

The Apache Project Team, part of the UK Ministry of Defence, intends to award a framework agreement to Leonardo MW Ltd for the design, qualification, integration and delivery of an integrated Defensive Aid System ("DAS"), which is a critical sub-system on the Apache helicopter. The duration of the contract will be two years commencing in July 2020. The contract value is anticipated to be PS3.2M (GBP). This is a correction to the value which was previously outlined in VEAT notice 2019/S 144-355872 as being PS1M (GBP). It is considered that a contract may be placed using the negotiated procedure without prior publication of a contract notice pursuant to Article 28(1)(e) of Directive 2009/81/EC (Regulation 16(1)(a)(ii) of the UK Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011) because competition is absent for technical reasons. This is because in order to fulfil this requirement the contract will involve the integration of existing Helicopter Integrated Defensive Aids System ("HIDAS") items and Leonardo MW Ltd are the Design Organisation ("DO") for these subsystems. They hold specific technical know-how as well as owning all the supporting technical information including software, interface control documents, drawings and designs and test schemes which prevents any other supplier from carrying out the required support. Therefore, it is considered that only Leonardo MW Ltd can provide the service(s) required.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-174fbd2e-7386-4068-92e9-48fe7e15f09c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82b790d5-2ce7-4157-bf24-1258b18c0c88
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment


CPV Codes

35730000 - Electronic warfare systems and counter measures

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,585,127 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Dec 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 May 20205 years ago
Contract Period
16 Jul 2020 - 29 Jun 2022 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Chris Davidge
Contact Email
chelcie.brewer100@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
03067986184

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8JH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LEONARDO MW

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