Tender

The Provision of Maintenance and Support for the FLIR Star Safire HD EO System

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, based in Bristol, is currently in the active tender stage for procuring maintenance and support services for the FLIR Star Safire HD Electro-Optical/Infra-Red Systems. This contract, starting from 1st July 2025 and spanning until 31st March 2029, involves the upkeep of five FLIR Star Safire HD systems. The estimated value of the contract is £1.753 million inclusive of VAT and options, under the category of "Electronic intelligence system" (CPV: 35721000). The procurement method employed is a limited, negotiated procedure without prior publication, justified by technical reasons. Prospective suppliers should note the tender period ending on 27th February 2025, and the contract aims to provide operator and maintainer training courses on an ad hoc basis, reflecting the project’s technical intricacies and the necessity for specialist support from FLIR Systems Ltd, a company uniquely qualified to meet these requirements.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for SMEs specialising in defence and security systems maintenance, particularly those with expertise in sophisticated electronic intelligence systems. Despite the single-source nature, subcontracting opportunities may arise, allowing various smaller businesses to engage indirectly through FLIR Systems Ltd. The contract's substantial value and the extended duration provide stable prospects for business growth, especially for enterprises capable of delivering high-quality, technically proficient support services under stringent defence and security requirements. Businesses with a robust background in Electro-Optical/Infra-Red technology maintenance and training will find this tender particularly well-suited to their capabilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Provision of Maintenance and Support for the FLIR Star Safire HD EO System

Notice Description

The Multi Helicopter Platforms Delivery Team, part of the Ministry of Defence, intends to award a single source contract to commence July 2025 to FLIR Systems Ltd for the provision of maintenance support for Star Safire HD Electro-Optical/Infra-Red Systems including operator and maintainer training courses on an ad hoc basis. It is considered that the award of this contract without prior publication of a contract notice in the UK e-notification service is lawful and in accordance with regulation 16 (1)(a)(ii) of the Defence and Security Public Contracting Regulations (DSPCR) 2011. This is due to technical reasons, as it is technically impractical for an alternative supplier to meet this requirement. The Authority intends to award the contract for five FLIR Star Safire HD (SSHD) systems for a period of up to 3 years 9 months inclusive of options, to ensure support to the platform's Out of Service Date (OSD). The contract has an estimated value of PS1.753M inclusive of VAT and options. Additional information: This notice is not a request for expressions of interest so please do not apply to be invited to tender. This notice advises that the Authority has decided to negotiate a contract with the named supplier on a single source basis, and is published for reasons of transparency. Cyber Security Risk Assessment Ref: RAR-250213A08 Cyber Risk Profile: Moderate

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f576227-140b-4a06-96a1-b0c6e82d953b
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

CPV Codes

35721000 - Electronic intelligence system

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,400,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 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
Not specified
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Further Information

Notice Documents

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