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JSENS/00188 Synergia Contract 4 VTN

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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19 Jun 2024 at 10:44

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, based in Bristol, England, has awarded a contract titled "JSENS/00188 Synergia Contract 4 VTN" in the industry category of Military Electronic Systems to Leonardo UK LTD. The contract, valued at £40,000,000, involves the provision of in-service support and software licences for the Counter Uncrewed Air System Orcus. The procurement method used was a direct single tender action with a contract period starting on October 1, 2024, and ending on March 31, 2030. The tender period closed on June 30, 2024, providing a 10-day standstill period for challenges.

This contract presents a unique opportunity for businesses with expertise in military electronic systems to engage with the Ministry of Defence. Leonardo UK LTD was awarded the contract due to their technical superiority as the Original Equipment Manufacturer for the C-UAS Orcus system. Businesses seeking to provide in-service support and software licences for similar defence projects would find this tender relevant. The rigorous selection process and direct award to Leonardo underline the specialised nature of this procurement, requiring a high level of technical knowledge and capability in the sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

JSENS/00188 Synergia Contract 4 VTN

Notice Description

The issue of this Voluntary Transparency Notice (VTN) will commence the start of a 10 day standstill period, which will end on the 30th of June 2024 at 09:00am, to provide opportunity to challenge this award decision. The Joint Sensors and Engagement Networks Team, part of the UK Ministry of Defence ("the Authority"), intends to award a contract for a period of three years with two option years costed and one option year uncosted (total contract term six years) to Leonardo UK LTD ("Leonardo") for the continued in-service support and provision of software licences for the Counter Uncrewed Air System (C-UAS) Orcus System. The total estimated value of the contract is PS40,000,000 (Ex VAT). The Authority considers that the award of this proposed contract can be made directly to Leonardo because competition is absent for technical reasons. Leonardo is the Original Equipment Manufacturer and Design Authority for the integrated C-UAS Orcus system and the only supplier with the required technology to provide a C-UAS system that meets the Authority's specific requirements. This is in part due to the algorithms and other software that are proprietary to Leonardo and in which they have Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) resulting from significant Private Venture investment prior to the start of the C-UAS project. As such, Leonardo holds the knowledge and expertise of the Authority's current fielded in-service Orcus capability and developmental history of the system over its lifetime. Consequently, only Leonardo have the necessary technical knowledge and expertise, design data and technical documentation, executive files, and software source code to carry out the required in-service support. Further, only Leonardo can provide the necessary software licences needed in order to deliver the Authority's requirements and maintain the current Orcus capability. Further details can be found within the project Opportunity Listing in the Defence Sourcing Portal (DSP) at https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=58322

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ae90a3b-66d0-4085-b064-37e6568419f3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award 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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

35700000 - Military electronic systems

35710000 - Command, control, communication and computer systems

35721000 - Electronic intelligence system

35722000 - Radar

35723000 - Air defence radar

35730000 - Electronic warfare systems and counter measures

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jun 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jun 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2024 - 31 Mar 2030 Over 5 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
Not specified
Contact Email
stephanie.macdonald110@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLK South West (England)
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

Notice Documents

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