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Defence Air Weapon Safety Support (DAWSS)

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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11 Mar 2025 at 08:19

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for the Defence Air Weapon Safety Support (DAWSS) project under the "Technical assistance services" industry category. This limited procurement, utilising a negotiated procedure without prior publication, reflects the technical necessity of retaining Lockheed Martin UK Ampthill (LMUKA) due to their unparalleled expertise and historical performance over the last 50 years. The contract, valued at £6,003,000, will span from 11th July 2025 to 11th July 2029 and will be executed in the East of England, with the Ministry of Defence located in Bristol serving as the buying organisation.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in technical assistance services, particularly those with a focus on defence and security. Given the high technical requirements and existing knowledge base necessary for this project, this contract is best suited for large organisations with substantial experience and a proven track record in defence-related technical support. Although this specific award is completed, understanding the procurement method and project requirements can benefit similar businesses in preparing for future opportunities in the defence sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Defence Air Weapon Safety Support (DAWSS)

Notice Description

It is considered that the contract can 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 Technical reasons being that LMUKA are deemed to be the only competent and viable organisation within the UK market to carry out the technical work needed to meet the requirements. LMUKA have successfully met the requirement for the last 50 years and throughout this period LMUKA has built up a significant knowledge base, both in Suitably Qualified Experienced Personnel (SQEP) working the programme, and in auditable documentation, processes and retained data. It would take a significant period (10 years or more) for another organisation to build a comparable knowledge base.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-79c16c4e-1510-44b0-bf2b-ccd4f0492852
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/895a418a-e072-4f9d-b7af-2e7ea3266a8b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71356200 - Technical assistance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,003,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£6,003,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
10 Jul 2025 - 11 Jul 2029 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
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
victoria.meaden774@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
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

LOCKHEED MARTIN UK AMPTHILL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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