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In Service Support of Queen Elizabeth Class Integrated Navigation and Bridge Systems, and In Service Support for VM250 Radar, Astute Ships Inertial Navigation System, MK39 Gyroscope across Multiple Naval Platforms - Contract Award Notice

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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15 May 2025 at 10:44

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has entered the award stage of a procurement process for the in-service support of various naval systems, including the Queen Elizabeth Class Integrated Navigation and Bridge Systems, and other critical navigation equipment across multiple naval platforms. This Single Source Qualifying Defence Contract has been awarded to Northrop Grumman UK Ltd. The procurement falls under the industry category of repair and maintenance services of warships, valued at £20,493,674, and it involves direct procurement through a single tender action (below threshold). The main locations for contract delivery are across the South East and South West regions of the United Kingdom, with the contract period running from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2035. Key dates include the award of the contract on 1st April 2025 and the publication of the award notice on 15th May 2025.

This contract offers substantial business growth opportunities by securing a long-term engagement with the Ministry of Defence, a critical buyer in the defence sector. It is particularly suited for large businesses that specialise in high-tech defence technologies and maintenance services, given the complexity and scale of the equipment involved. Northrop Grumman UK Ltd's involvement underscores the potential for similar companies with expertise in naval systems and an established presence in the defence industry to compete for similar contracts. The provision of safety management, spares, and technical support alongside core equipment repairs signifies potential avenues for collaboration and expertise sharing among large-scale defence contractors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

In Service Support of Queen Elizabeth Class Integrated Navigation and Bridge Systems, and In Service Support for VM250 Radar, Astute Ships Inertial Navigation System, MK39 Gyroscope across Multiple Naval Platforms - Contract Award Notice

Notice Description

Contract Award Notice published for reasons of transparency only. The Ministry of Defence has awarded a Single Source Qualifying Defence Contract to Northrop Grumman UK Ltd for In Service Support of Queen Elizabeth Class Integrated Navigation and Bridge Systems, and In Service Support for VM250 Radar, Astute Ships Inertial Navigation System, MK39 Gyroscope across Multiple Naval Platforms (QEC INBS). The Contract will include in service core support of the INBS Equipment and Legacy equipment. The in-service support includes safety management, spares provision, systems repairs, a range of supplementary support tasks and technical support.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9dc9aba8-f1ce-410e-8343-46151d18c3bc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9864415-3173-4fdf-96d6-8bb1cff8e19e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50640000 - Repair and maintenance services of warships

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,493,674 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£20,493,674 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2035 Over 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
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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
TLJ South East (England), 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

NORTHROP GRUMMAN

Further Information

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