Award

Queen Elizabeth Class (QEC) Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) Interim Support Phase 2

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Award

02 Jul 2024 at 09:26

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for the support of Queen Elizabeth Class (QEC) Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) to Leonardo UK Ltd. The contract, titled "Queen Elizabeth Class (QEC) Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) Interim Support Phase 2," is for a duration of 3 years with a potential 1-year extension. The procurement method used was a selective competitive procedure with negotiation. The contract value is £1,595,975 GBP, and the tender period ended on 26th June 2024, with a contract period running from 27th June 2024 to 31st March 2027. The buying organisation, MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, is located in Bristol, England, and the industry category is Radar.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in radar systems or related services to compete for providing support to the QEC IFF system. Companies with expertise in radar technology, surveillance systems, and defence equipment are well-suited to participate in this tender process. Given the nature of the procurement stage and method, businesses experienced in competitive negotiations and service provision within defence industries would be best positioned to engage successfully in this contracting opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Queen Elizabeth Class (QEC) Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) Interim Support Phase 2

Notice Description

The Secretary of State for Defence (the Authority), through the Surface Ships Combat Systems Group (SSCSG) Project Team within Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) has placed a 3-year contract, with a 1-year option period for a maximum duration of 4 years, with Leonardo UK Ltd. for the Support of Queen Elizabeth Class (QEC) Identification Friend or Foe (IFF). QEC IFF is a secondary surveillance radar system fitted to the two ships in the QEC. It forms part of the QEC Mission System and contributes towards situational awareness, identification and Air Traffic Control operations within both vessels. The Authority's VTN detailing the reasons for the single source award was published on the Defence Sourcing Portal (DSP) on 13/11/2023.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-47ffa438-f0e4-47d4-a5df-68e85d53c38f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a451ebf-ca4c-442a-ad70-e1b366e3deb4
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

CPV Codes

35722000 - Radar

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,595,975 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,595,975 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jun 20241 years ago
Contract Period
26 Jun 2024 - 31 Mar 2027 2-3 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

LEONARDO

Further Information

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