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ADEWS/138: Provision of In-service Support for ADWiMS DT Radomes

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract titled "ADEWS/138: Provision of In-service Support for ADWiMS DT Radomes," with a total value of £3,500,000 for technical inspection services of engineering structures. The contract, which is facilitated through a competitive procedure with negotiation, is set to begin on 7 March 2025 and conclude on 6 March 2028. The procurement process is classified under the industry category of technical inspection services, specifically focusing on ensuring safety and compliance for 23 radomes housing Air Traffic Management and Air Defence radars. The radomes are located across the UK, including the Scottish Islands, Cyprus, and the Falkland Islands. The procurement stage is at the award update, with Brody Forbes Ltd as the contracted supplier, effective from 21 February 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth within the technical inspection sector, particularly for businesses specialising in safety assurance and air defence infrastructure. The contract spans multiple years, providing a stable framework for companies experienced in managing complex engineering structures across diverse geographical regions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in radome support and compliance with industry standards are well-suited to engage with or compete for similar opportunities in the future, fostering the potential to expand service offerings in defence infrastructure projects. The Ministry of Defence's emphasis on technical compliance and safety reinforces the need for specialised skills and innovation in engineering support services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ADEWS/138: Provision of In-service Support for ADWiMS DT Radomes

Notice Description

A single contract for a 5-year period (3 years with 2 x 12-month extension options) for technical through life support and safety assurance of 23 radomes housing Air Traffic Management and Air Defence radars, ensuring that all work complies with industry standards and safety regulations. The radomes are primarily in the UK, including the Scottish Islands, but also Cyprus and the Falkland Islands. The radome structures vary from composite sandwich to solid GRP; Defence is adding air supported radomes to the fleet; however, at this stage it is not known whether the air supported radomes will be included in the scope of this contract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-454423c5-380f-4d4c-bcce-cab6044bfe69
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/120fbe8f-aed4-4b03-873c-180a1e3e1c40
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71631400 - Technical inspection services of engineering structures

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
7 Mar 2025 - 6 Mar 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRODY FORBES

Further Information

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