Tender

712372454- UK DEFENSIVE AIDS SYSTEM - VTN

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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07 Nov 2024 at 12:27

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, headquartered in Bristol, England, is seeking to procure Defensive Aids Systems (DAS) through a direct single tender action with Leonardo UK Ltd. This contract, valued at £100,000,000, aims to procure, sustain, and enhance DAS over three years, with potential extensions for up to two additional years. The contract includes the supply of hardware, software, ancillaries, training, and support services, with delivery to locations including British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The tender stage is currently active, with a tender period ending on 31st March 2025, and the contract period running from 30th June 2025 to 30th June 2028.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for companies involved in the manufacturing, maintenance, and enhancement of electronic warfare systems and countermeasures. Large defence contractors with experience in providing comprehensive support services, including hardware and software integration, technical engineering, and training, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The specialised nature of this procurement, and the long-term support commitment required, makes it particularly relevant for established players in the defence sector who can ensure the provision of critical operational capabilities for Defence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

712372454- UK DEFENSIVE AIDS SYSTEM - VTN

Notice Description

VOLUNTARY TRANSPARENCY NOTICE (VTN) TO PLACE A SINGLE SOURCE CONTRACT FOR UK DEFENSIVE AIDS SYSTEMS (DAS) PROCURE, SUSTAIN AND ENHANCE (PSE) Air Platform Systems Delivery Team (APS DT), part of the Ministry of Defence ("the Authority"), intends to place a three (3) year contract with Leonardo UK Ltd (LUK) for the procurement of LUK supplied Defensive Aids Systems (DAS) hardware, software, ancillaries and a train-the-trainer service for users and maintainers. This contract will also include in-service support for the hardware in the form of maintenance, technical engineering, software support, training, and associated software updates. Additionally, LUK, as the Design Organisation (DO), will be responsible for a programme of enhancements covering hardware/software modifications to the DAS design to allow it to meet evolving threats. These enhancements may include the integration of additional subsystems to the DAS. UK DAS is essential for the provision of critical operational capability to Defence. The Authority intends to include further options to the contract to allow for the extension of contract duration by up to an additional two (2) years in the form of two (2) twelve (12) month extensions. The Authority has determined this single source contract is excluded from Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 under Regulation7(1)(a) in conjunction with Regulation 6(3A) (a). In addition, a "Warlike Stores" exemption under regulation 6(3A) (b) applies.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-66dc614a-59d6-447c-b448-6afd630cd299
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2eb036b-80ac-4efc-8287-a7c400d9d88d
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

35730000 - Electronic warfare systems and counter measures

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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