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Voluntary Transparency Notice- APS/048 Common Missile Warning System

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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20 Aug 2024 at 14:31

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence (MOD), through its Air Platform Systems Delivery Team, has initiated a procurement process for the through-life support of the AN/AAR-57 Common Missile Warning System (CMWS) and AN/ALQ 157. The contract, valued at £15 million, is focused on repair, maintenance, technical engineering support, training, and associated spares provision. Located in the South West of the United Kingdom, this procurement falls under the "services" category, specifically "Repair and maintenance services" (CPV: 50000000). The tender is currently in the 'Tender' stage, with the tender period ending on 3 September 2024, and the contract period running from 1 February 2025 to 31 January 2028. The procurement method is a limited, negotiated procedure without prior publication due to the unique technical and safety requirements met only by BAE Systems (BAES).

This tender can create significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in military systems support, particularly those with experience in missile warning systems and related technical services. Given the specific technical knowledge required, businesses with established skills in advanced engineering support, training, and spares provision will be well-suited to compete. It is especially advantageous for organisations holding OEM and DAOS approval like BAES, ensuring compliance with the MOD's safety and technical competency requirements. Although the opportunity is not explicitly aimed at small or voluntary sector enterprises, it represents a substantial contract for those in the defence industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Voluntary Transparency Notice- APS/048 Common Missile Warning System

Notice Description

Air Platform Systems Delivery Team (APS DT), part of the Ministry of Defence ("the Authority"), intends to enter into a three-year contract extension with BAE Systems (BAES) for the through-life support of AN/AAR-57 Common Missile Warning System (CMWS) ("the Contract"). This includes repair, maintenance, technical engineering support, training, and associated spares provision; and for the through-life support of AN/ALQ 157 ("the Contract") for technical engineering support and post-design services. BAES are the OEM and the Design Approved Organisation Scheme (DAOS) approved organisation for both AN/AAR-57 CMWS and AN/ALQ 157. Only BAES have sufficient access to technical and safety information, and competency to provide the safety assurance APS DT requires. BAES are also the only organisation with the necessary technical knowledge and experience to provide the required repair, technical support, and post-design services. In addition, a key requirement for APS DT from a Design Organisation is to produce the "DO Safety Assessment and Report". The Authority has determined this single source contract is excluded from Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 under Regulation 7(1)(a) in conjunction with Regulation 6(3A) (a). Additional information: Previous Contract Finder Notice: https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/c74c6031-6cb6-40b3-925c-e2967cd1fc15

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-92a179c3-3fb8-43c3-8ba0-238e9b179a1f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13214453-5d49-478c-9056-ba007bf2ea29
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2025 - 31 Jan 2028 2-3 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
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Further Information

Notice Documents

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