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Combat Electromagnetic Environmental Simulator (CEESIM) In-Service Support

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, AIR SUPPORT, AIR PLATFORM SYSTEMS PROJECT TEAM (APS PT)

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18 Feb 2021 at 14:24

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, specifically the Air Support and Air Platform Systems Project Team (APS PT), has engaged in a tender process for the "Combat Electromagnetic Environmental Simulator (CEESIM) In-Service Support". This contract, valued at approximately £2,680,000, falls under the services category, specifically focusing on repair and maintenance services. The procurement stage is currently at the award phase, with the contract signed on 5th February 2021. The support will be provided for three CEESIMs based at the Air and Space Warfare Centre located in Lincolnshire, and the contract will last for three years with an option for a one-year extension, potentially extending until June 2024.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the defence and engineering sectors, particularly those with capabilities in advanced electronic warfare systems and simulation technologies. Companies specialising in maintenance and repair of complex electronic systems, as well as those with expertise in computer-controlled radar simulation, would be particularly well-suited to compete. Given the proprietary nature of the technology involved, this limited procurement method suggests a sole-source situation, further highlighting the value of specialised knowledge and capability in capturing this contract.

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Notice Title

Combat Electromagnetic Environmental Simulator (CEESIM) In-Service Support

Notice Description

In-Service Support of three CEESIMs based at Air and Space Warfare Centre

Lot Information

Lot 1

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.

Options: One irrevocable option year.

Procurement Information

As part of the Ministry of Defence, the Air Platform Systems (APS) Delivery Team (DT) intends to place a new Contract (APS/058) for the extended warranty/support of the existing Qty 3 Combat Electromagnetic Sumulators (CEESIM) at the Air and Space Warfare Centre (ASWC), Royal Air Force (RAF) Waddington until June 2024. The duration of the Contract will be 3 years with an optional 1-year extension, which would amount to 4 years in total. The value of this contract is not expected to be more than 2 680 000 GBP. 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-029438
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003281-2021
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 without publication of a contract notice
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,680,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Feb 20215 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, AIR SUPPORT, AIR PLATFORM SYSTEMS PROJECT TEAM (APS PT)
Contact Name
Sophie Barton
Contact Email
sophie.barton108@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3001524211

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
TLF3 Lincolnshire

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, INC. (AMHERST

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