Tender

EOD Electronic Counter Measures Systems Integrator VTN

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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27 Oct 2022 at 15:58

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has issued a tender titled "EOD Electronic Counter Measures Systems Integrator VTN" for the procurement of Explosive Ordnance Disposal Electronic Counter Measures. This tender falls under the industry category of Electronic Warfare Systems and Counter Measures. The procurement process is at the direct procurement stage, with a total contract value of £29,342,000. The tender period ends on 10th November 2022, and the contract runs from 1st November 2024 to 31st March 2027. The buying organisation, the Ministry of Defence, based in Filton, Bristol, United Kingdom, is seeking a single source award to Leonardo UK Ltd for this specific procurement.

This procurement opportunity presents potential for business growth in the Electronic Warfare Systems and Counter Measures industry. Businesses well-suited to compete are those with expertise in Explosive Ordnance Disposal Electronic Counter Measures. As the procurement method is a direct single tender action, companies with a proven track record in providing such specialised services are encouraged to participate. The procurement process managed by the Ministry of Defence aims to integrate cutting-edge technology to meet the defined requirements efficiently and ensure the safety of personnel involved in Explosive Ordnance Disposal activities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

EOD Electronic Counter Measures Systems Integrator VTN

Notice Description

Voluntary Transparency Notice for the single source award to Leonardo UK Ltd for the procurement of Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Electronic Counter Measures (ECM) to deliver complementary Remote Controlled Improvised Explosive Device (RC-IED) Detection solutions. Additional information: The Force Protection Electronic Counter Measures (FPECM) delivery team, part of the United Kingdom Ministry of Defence (MOD), intend to undertake procurement activity with Leonardo UK Ltd to meet the requirements of an Electronic Surveillance capability, specifically the standing requirement of Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Electronic Counter Measures (ECM) to deliver complementary Remote Controlled Improvised Explosive Device (RC-IED) Detection solutions to the future ASPARKLE Detection and Electronic Attack system. It is considered that the procurement can be placed using the negotiated procedure without prior publication of a contract notice on the basis that the contract may be awarded only to Leonardo UK Ltd for technical reasons. This approach is attributable to Leonardo UK Ltd being the Systems Integrator for the Project ASPARKLE capability. It is an essential requirement that the RC-IED Detection solutions capability integrates with equipment procured under project ASPARKLE; with capabilities working together as part of the same mission to achieve a seamless understanding of the electromagnetic operating environment allowing the user to make threat to life decisions. Systems must interact in hardware, software and data domains and they will share common resources from a host vehicle platform. As the Systems Integrator and Prime Contractor for project ASPARKLE, Leonardo UK Ltd are the only company with the required knowledge, skills, information and experience to manage this integration. There would be a significant increased threat to life should that integration not be accurately and successfully implemented, or if the capabilities work against one another. In order to manage the integration risk whilst ensuring a fair approach to the market, Leonardo UK Ltd will be mandated to compete for the appropriate technology on behalf of the Ministry of Defence and they will be responsible for overall capability integration. The Authority will have full transparency of the competition(s) for the procurements.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-22346179-68a1-43ff-9436-ad83896b5f55
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bcbef4e3-669a-4099-9768-380202e03815
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
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
£29,342,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Oct 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Nov 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2024 - 31 Mar 2027 2-3 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
FILTON, 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
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Further Information

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