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The integration, Trial Kit Installation and in service support of a Lockheed Martin Aeronautics secure beyond line of sight communications modification to RAF C130J aircraft.

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, DE&S MAT STRAT, C130J PROJECT TEAM

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10 Jan 2020 at 11:30

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Ministry of Defence, DE&S Mat Strat, C130J Project Team, which is seeking to amend the Secure Beyond Line of Sight Communications Contract for the integration, installation, and support of a Lockheed Martin modification to the RAF C130J aircraft. The contract, valued at approximately £7,502,375, is located in Cambridge, UK, and was awarded on 29th July 2019, with the contract period running until 31st October 2020. The procurement method was a negotiated procedure without prior publication according to Directive 2009/81/EC, and this tender falls under the category of fixed-wing aircraft services.

This contract presents significant opportunities for large businesses, particularly those with expertise in aerospace technology and aircraft systems integration. Companies that specialise in secure communication technologies or possess proprietary knowledge relevant to defence aviation would be well-suited to compete in this process. Engaging with the Ministry of Defence can lead to further collaborations, thereby supporting business growth in the defence sector.

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Notice Title

The integration, Trial Kit Installation and in service support of a Lockheed Martin Aeronautics secure beyond line of sight communications modification to RAF C130J aircraft.

Notice Description

The Secretary of State for Defence (the Authority) through the C130J Project Team, intends to amend the Secure Beyond Line of Sight (SBLOS) Communications Contract (C130J/00017) with Marshall of Cambridge Aerospace Ltd (the Contractor) for the requirement detailed below (valued approx. 7000000 GBP): The integration, Trial Kit Installation & in service support of a Lockheed Martin SBLOS modification to RAF C130J aircraft. It is considered that this Contract Amendment can be awarded 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 Defence & Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011). This is for technical reasons - the UK C130J aircraft cannot be supported or maintained without access to proprietary information & data relating to the aircraft structure/systems, with Marshall of Cambridge Aerospace Ltd solely licensed to conduct this work by LMA as the SBLOS Prime Contractor. 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-Cambridge: Fixed-wing aircraft.'.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b6c4d7a-8c28-447d-84d5-f7af4f698629
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

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34711110 - Fixed-wing aircrafts

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,502,375 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£7,502,375 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jan 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jul 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jul 20196 years ago
Contract Period
29 Jul 2019 - 31 Oct 2020 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, DE&S MAT STRAT, C130J PROJECT TEAM
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
solvita.mieze100@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+441223399659

Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBRIDGE
Postcode
CB5 8RX
Post Town
Cambridge
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Cambridgeshire
Electoral Ward
Fen Ditton & Fulbourn
Westminster Constituency
South Cambridgeshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MARSHALL OF CAMBRIDGE AEROSPACE

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