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Procurement of One (1) PFMTF (Pre Flight Message Test Facility) Rig and Two (2) STF (System Test Facility) Rig

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, HELICOPTERS, APACHE PROJECT TEAM

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06 Dec 2019 at 08:50

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the UK Ministry of Defence's Helicopters Apache Project Team, which has awarded a contract for the procurement of one Pre-Flight Message Test Facility (PFMTF) rig and two System Test Facility (STF) rigs. This tender falls under the category of electronic warfare systems and countermeasures, and the contract is valued at £16 million. The procurement stage has reached the award phase, with the contract expected to commence on 1st June 2020 and run until 31st December 2024. The tender period concluded on 24th November 2019, with the primary delivery address located in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialised in defence manufacturing and electronic warfare systems to engage with a major governmental contract. Companies with experience in high-tech goods and defence capabilities could find this contract particularly suited to their expertise. As the contracting authority has opted for a single-source approach, it indicates a clear direction towards a specific supplier, yet it can also inspire other businesses to seek opportunities in related projects within the defence sector, especially for those capable of meeting stringent technical requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Procurement of One (1) PFMTF (Pre Flight Message Test Facility) Rig and Two (2) STF (System Test Facility) Rig

Notice Description

The Apache PT, part of UK Ministry of Defence ("MoD"), intends to place a single source, Qualifying Defence Contract (QDC) with Leonardo MW Ltd by May 2020 to manufacture a UK Apache AH 64E Pre-Flight Message Test Facility (PFMTF) rig. This Contract will be placed using the Negotiated Procedure Without Prior Publication of a Contract Notice pursuant to Article 28(1)(e) of Directive 2009/81/EC (Regulation 16(1) (a) (ii) of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations (2011) for technical reasons. The Authority has a requirement for one (1) x PFMTF rig to allow a fully worldwide operational DAS (Defensive Aids System). Alongside this a need to test repairs and conduct function/fault analysis whilst in-service through a STF (System Test Facility). The DAS is a Military Commercial off the Shelf item that feeds into the flight management system. The Contract award will be based on a 54-month contracting period (18-month manufacturing including a 36-month telephone support package). Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier and search for the notice with reference 'UK-Bristol: Electronic warfare systems and counter measures.'.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6b3b5cc4-410a-48ea-b76b-8a21f7051ccd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c20cd9c-2d79-4562-947d-86594c3b4d48
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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
£16,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£16,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Dec 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Nov 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Nov 20196 years ago
Contract Period
31 May 2020 - 31 Dec 2024 4-5 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, HELICOPTERS, APACHE PROJECT TEAM
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
christopher.davidge100@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+443067900000

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 MW

Further Information

Notice Documents

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