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Combat Electromagnetic Environmental Simulator (CEESIM) In-Service Support

DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT

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22 Sep 2021 at 11:23

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Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Equipment and Support agency has recently completed the procurement process for the Combat Electromagnetic Environmental Simulator (CEESIM) In-Service Support contract, valued at £3,158,523. This contract, which commenced on 12th August 2021 and runs until 11th August 2024, is classified under the Repair and Maintenance Services category and is located at the Air and Space Warfare Centre, Royal Air Force Waddington. The procurement method was a limited procedure with an emphasis on technical considerations, and the tender has successfully transitioned through its award stage.

This contract presents significant opportunities for companies specialising in electronic warfare systems and military support services. Businesses with expertise in complex radar technologies and maintenance services will be particularly well-placed to compete for similar future contracts, especially given the single-source supplier model utilised here. The duration of this contract, coupled with the possibility of extending the support period, highlights a stable procurement environment where capable vendors can align their services to meet ongoing military needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Combat Electromagnetic Environmental Simulator (CEESIM) In-Service Support

Notice Description

The CEESIM is a bespoke computer controlled radar simulator/signal generator that can produce highly complex radio frequency signals that replicate "real-life" radar systems, for direct injection into aircraft Radar Warning Receiver Systems (RWRs) in a laboratory environment. There are three CEESIMs installed at the AWC required for Electronic Warfare (EW) modelling in support of current operations. As part of the Ministry of Defence, the Air Platform Systems (APS) Delivery Team (DT) has placed a new Contract (701254414) for the extended warranty/support of the existing Qty 3 Combat Electromagnetic Simulators (CEESIM) at the Air and Space Warfare Centre (ASWC), Royal Air Force (RAF) Waddington until August 2024. The duration of the Contract is 3 years with an optional 1-year extension, which amounts to 4 years in total. It is considered that this Contract can be placed using the negotiated procedure without prior publication of a contract notice pursuant to Article 28(1)(e) Direction 2009/81/EC (Regulation 16(1)(a)(ii) of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011) for technical reasons. The single source model has been identified as the most appropriate commercial model due to NGIT owning the Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) for the equipment and supporting software and are unwilling to share this IPR with any third parties. As the OEM, NGIT is the sole contractor with the capabilities, know-how and expertise to continue to support the equipment.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d6e9b957-5185-4828-8b10-ca15acec918e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46995807-acd3-4370-989c-0e94383cc2f4
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

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,158,523 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,158,523 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Aug 20214 years ago
Contract Period
11 Aug 2021 - 11 Aug 2024 3-4 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
DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NORTHROP GRUMMAN INTERNATIONAL TRADING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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