Award

Procurement of Electro-Magnetic Counter small Uncrewed Air System Defeat and/or Detect systems (and associated systems)

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

AwardUpdate

13 Dec 2024 at 15:30

Award

13 Dec 2024 at 14:25

Tender

27 Mar 2024 at 08:01

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) has concluded the procurement process for the Electro-Magnetic Counter small Uncrewed Air System Defeat and/or Detect systems (EMDaD), awarding a multi-product, multi-supplier Framework Agreement. The contract is valued at up to £38.75M (ex-VAT) over a seven-year period, starting from 13 December 2024 and ending on 15 December 2031. This agreement encompasses suppliers such as Bornea (UK) Limited, BT PLC, Drone Evolution Ltd, and several others. The procurement falls under the "Electronic warfare systems and counter measures" category and involves delivery to multiple locations including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, and the United Kingdom. The procurement method employed was a restricted procedure above the threshold, indicating a selective tender process. The tender period ended on 27 September 2024.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specializing in electronic warfare systems and related technologies. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in particular will find this framework advantageous as it is designed to accommodate multiple suppliers and products. Businesses with the capability to provide advanced technological solutions for detecting and defeating small uncrewed air systems are well-suited to compete for trials and product assessments under this framework. The MOD's commitment to rigorous testing and assessment ensures that only compliant products will be procured, thus maintaining high standards within the defence industry. This contract supports the development of niche market leaders and fosters competition, allowing innovative SMEs to showcase their technological advancements.

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Notice Title

Procurement of Electro-Magnetic Counter small Uncrewed Air System Defeat and/or Detect systems (and associated systems)

Notice Description

The Dismounted Close Combat (DCC) Team, part of the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) has awarded a multi-product, multi-supplier Framework Agreement contract for the procurement of Counter-uncrewed Air Systems (C-uAS), specifically Electro-Magnetic DETECT and/or DEFEAT (EMDaD) capabilities and associated equipment, for use by the Dismounted Close Combat Soldier. The estimated total Framework value is up to PS38.75M ex-VAT across multiple suppliers throughout the 7-year duration of the Framework. Following award of the Framework Agreement, the Authority's intention is to seek technical data for the proposed products from the supplier. The Authority shall then call forward the physical product for trials and assessment to be carried out by the Authority or a third party on their behalf. The Authority will only procure products that have been tested and meet the specified requirement. Separate to the requirement above, (Subject to another Contract Notice) the Authority's intention is to place a service contract with a single UK based supplier under the Freedom of Action following a competition. This service contract will allow the supplier to undertake trials and assessment activities for all equipment procured under the framework on the Authority's behalf. The Cyber Risk Level associated with this project has been assessed as Very Low. Risk Assessment Reference: RAR-240321A02 Notice https://www.contracts.mod.uk/go/34712815018E7EE8AAAF

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f72edafd-b570-43ac-a50c-c5fcaa7bf1b0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/595cb7fa-0a5d-4762-b13d-9b34d2418e92
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

35730000 - Electronic warfare systems and counter measures

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£38,750,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
13 Dec 2024 - 15 Dec 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
17
Supplier Names

BORNEA (UK

D-FEND SOLUTIONS

DRONE EVOLUTION

ELBIT SYSTEMS

FORSBERG SERVICES

IAN EDGAR (LIVERPOOL

LEVEL PEAKS ASSOCIATES

MARLBOROUGH COMMUNICATIONS

METIS AEROSPACE

PRECISION TECHNIC DEFENCE

R2 WIRELESS

RAFAEL ADVANCED DEFENCE SYSTEMS

STEELROCK TECHNOLOGIES

THALES

TRL TECHNOLOGY

VIKING ARMS

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