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Project ASPARKLE Contract Award

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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02 Mar 2022 at 10:54

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has awarded the "Project ASPARKLE Contract" in the electronic warfare systems and countermeasures industry category. This award was finalised on 31 January 2022, with a total contract value of £38,269,854. The contract runs from 31 January 2022 until 31 December 2025. The procurement process utilised a competitive procedure with negotiation, which fell outside the scope of the usual public procurement regulations due to the sensitive nature of the project.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses involved in providing specialised services within the defence sector, particularly in electronic warfare and related technologies. Companies that possess the expertise and capability to meet the high-security requirements outlined in the contract would be well-suited to compete. With the Ministry of Defence as a buyer, suppliers in this realm can leverage this contract to establish long-term relationships and enhance their market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Project ASPARKLE Contract Award

Notice Description

Contract Award Notice for Project ASPARKLE Additional information: Project ASPARKLE Exemption and Transparency: Project ASPARKLE was granted a DefSy exemption from advertising in the OJEU under Regulation 7(1)(a) of the DSPCR in conjunction with Article 346 (1)(a) Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU) due to its classification of SECRET UK EYES ONLY on 30 August 2017. A full advertising exemption was granted on 5 January 2018 due to the SECRET nature of the requirement causing the Delivery Team to be unable to publish a meaningful advert. Due to the DefSy exemption of project ASPARKLE under Article 346 (1)(a) TFEU, the procurement activity will not be conducted in accordance with DSPCR. However, the procurement will follow MOD and DE&S commercial policy. For the avoidance of doubt, it has been stated in all documentation issued to Tenderers that this procurement is not being conducted under the DSPCR.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-68e27650-759f-4ba9-a65d-d1c996c1e245
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b4726a2-505f-422f-947f-3edda2e9fd3b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Competitive procedure with negotiation (non-OJEU)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£38,269,854 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£38,269,854 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jan 20224 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jan 2022 - 31 Dec 2025 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

LEONARDO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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