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Manufacture and Support of Mobile Artillery Battlefield Radar (MAMBA) Mid-Life Extension (MLE)

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, LAND EQUIPMENT, ARMOURED VEHICLES PROGRAMMES - ARTILLERY SYSTEMS PROGRAMME

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Award

19 Jan 2020 at 12:50

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, Land Equipment, Armoured Vehicles Programmes - Artillery Systems Programme is undertaking a procurement process titled "Manufacture and Support of Mobile Artillery Battlefield Radar (MAMBA) Mid-Life Extension (MLE)." This contract, valued at approximately £46 million, involves the repair and maintenance of military electronic systems, specifically targeting the upgrade and support of the MAMBA system for a total period of eight years, including five years of in-service support. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract officially awarded on 20th December 2019. The contract period began on 1st January 2020 and is set to conclude on 30th November 2026, with delivery locations including the United Kingdom and its overseas territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the defence and military technology sectors, particularly those specialising in electronic systems repair and maintenance. Companies equipped to innovate in technical redesign and obsolescence management would benefit from this contract, as would businesses with substantial experience in military support services. Engaging in this process allows industry players to enhance their market presence within the military procurement landscape, leveraging expertise in long-term maintenance and support frameworks for critical electronic systems.

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Notice Title

Manufacture and Support of Mobile Artillery Battlefield Radar (MAMBA) Mid-Life Extension (MLE)

Notice Description

Repair and maintenance services of military electronic systems. The Artillery Systems Team, part of the UKMinistry of Defence ('MOD'), intends to award SAAB AB the Mobile Artillery Monitoring Battlefield Radar(MAMBA) Mid Life Extension (MLE) addressing end of life equipment/components via technical re-design and re-configuring the Radar equipment within a standardized 12ftcontainer so that the system is vehicle agnostic, this includes obsolescence rectification, equipmentmodification/re-design, post MLE includes obsolescence management, maintenance, repair and configuration management of the Mobile Artillery Monitoring Battlefield Radar (MAMBA) MLE for a total period of 8 years which includes 5 years in-service support. The estimated value of the contract is 38 000 000 GBP including innovative support. Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier and search for the notice with reference 'UK-Bristol: Repair and maintenance services of military electronic systems.'.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18e86ff6-cdac-42d3-9cdc-bd426aaaeb3a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50660000 - Repair and maintenance services of military electronic systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£46,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£46,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jan 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Dec 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Dec 20196 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2020 - 30 Nov 2026 Over 5 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, LAND EQUIPMENT, ARMOURED VEHICLES PROGRAMMES - ARTILLERY SYSTEMS PROGRAMME
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
dylan.balgobin100@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+443067989268

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SAAB AB ELECTRONIC (DEFENCE SYSTEMS DIVISION

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