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Notice: VOLUNTARY TRANSPARENCY NOTICE (VTN) TO PLACE A SINGLE SOURCE CONTRACT FOR UK DEFENSIVE AIDS SYSTEMS (DAS) AND EXPENDABLE ACTIVE DECOY (EAD) PROCURE, SUSTAIN AND ENHANCE (PSE) SERVICES - ADDENDUM

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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06 Mar 2025 at 11:50

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, based in Bristol, England, is proceeding with a significant procurement project titled "Voluntary Transparency Notice to Place a Single Source Contract for UK Defensive Aids Systems (DAS) and Expendable Active Decoy (EAD) Procure, Sustain, and Enhance Services." This project falls under the industry category of electronic warfare systems and countermeasures. The procurement process is in the tender amendment stage and involves a direct, single-tender action. The tender, published on 6th March 2025, includes vital dates such as a tender period ending 20th March 2025 and a contract period starting on 1st February 2026, concluding on 31st January 2029. The contract is valued between £103,000,000 and £240,000,000 GBP, with options for extensions, potentially extending the duration by an additional two years. The services will cover various international locations including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, and broader Europe.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses already engaged in or seeking to expand into the defence and security sectors. The focus on procuring and enhancing defensive aids and decoy systems suggests opportunities for those specialising in electronic warfare technologies and software, particularly firms capable of offering innovative solutions to adapting systems against evolving threats. Although the nature of direct procurement limits competition, businesses with established credentials in delivering complex defence systems may find pathways for collaboration or future competitive tenders. Companies that can offer complementary training and support services for defence equipment will also be well-positioned to benefit from the Ministry of Defence’s ongoing commitment to enhancing operational capabilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Notice: VOLUNTARY TRANSPARENCY NOTICE (VTN) TO PLACE A SINGLE SOURCE CONTRACT FOR UK DEFENSIVE AIDS SYSTEMS (DAS) AND EXPENDABLE ACTIVE DECOY (EAD) PROCURE, SUSTAIN AND ENHANCE (PSE) SERVICES - ADDENDUM

Notice Description

The Defensive Aids Delivery Team (DA DT), part of the Ministry of Defence ("the Authority"), intends to place a three (3) year contract with Leonardo UK Ltd (LUK) for the procurement of LUK designed Defensive Aids Systems (DAS) and Expendable Active Decoy (EAD) hardware, software, ancillaries and a train-the-trainer service for users and maintainers. This contract will also include in-service support for the hardware in the form of maintenance, technical engineering, software support, training, and associated software updates across a range of platforms. Additionally, LUK, as the Design Organisation (DO), will be responsible for a programme of enhancements covering hardware/firmware/software modifications to the designs of the DAS and EAD systems to allow them to meet evolving threats. These enhancements may include the integration of additional subsystems and peripherals to the UK DAS and EAD systems. UK DAS and EAD are essential for the provision of critical operational capability to Defence. The Authority intends to include further options to the contract to allow for the extension of contract duration by up to an additional two (2) years in the form of two (2) twelve (12) month extensions. The Authority has determined this single source contract is excluded from Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 under Regulation7(1)(a) in conjunction with Regulation 6(3A) (a). In addition, a "Warlike Stores" exemption under regulation 6(3A) (b) applies. Additional information: Previous VTN can be found at the URL below.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1ade3045-706e-426f-b92e-07386222080b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bba24c43-d3f7-4b67-a7d7-79b9bab70667
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£240,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
Not specified
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Further Information

Notice Documents

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