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NJORD Call-Off Competition 1 - NTD, STX, BUC, BRZ - Contract Award Notice

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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24 Mar 2026 at 17:28

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has concluded the NJORD Call-Off Competition 1 under the restricted procedure, focusing on air defence radar services. The procurement process, categorised within the services industry, was conducted selectively and has advanced to the award stage with an active contract worth £95,000,000. The contract, set to commence on 9th March 2026 and conclude on 31st March 2034, covers delivery to the East of England, UK. The tender period ended on 13th June 2025.

This contract represents substantial growth opportunities, particularly for large-scale defence contractors capable of meeting selective procurement criteria. Though not geared towards SMEs or VCSEs, it offers significant engagement potential for businesses specialising in sophisticated military technology. BAE Systems Surface Ships Limited, identified as the supplier, exemplifies the type of enterprise well-suited for this competitive tender, underlining the valuable prospects for similar organisations to expand their business in defence service provision.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NJORD Call-Off Competition 1 - NTD, STX, BUC, BRZ - Contract Award Notice

Notice Description

NJORD Call-Off Competition 1 - NTD, STX, BUC, BRZ - Contract Award Notice

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cf902b59-7cd7-4e5d-bbbc-3121eb063076
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/170347a2-67d2-449b-97f6-15e6a8a60a97
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

35723000 - Air defence radar

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£95,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£95,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
9 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2034 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
HENLOW
Postcode
SG16 6DN
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH25 Central Bedfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Central Bedfordshire
Electoral Ward
Clifton, Henlow & Langford
Westminster Constituency
Hitchin

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BAE SYSTEMS SURFACE SHIPS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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