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In-Service Support of the Antenna Outfit AZL

Ministry of Defence

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16 Apr 2021 at 22:55

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09 Mar 2021 at 22:56

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has initiated a procurement process for the "In-Service Support of the Antenna Outfit AZL," primarily classified under repair and maintenance services within the defence sector. The procurement method is a limited negotiation without prior publication, awarded to MSI Defence Systems Limited. The contract has been signed recently, on 29th March 2021, and becomes effective from 1st April 2021 with a duration of five years, following the expiration of the previous contract.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in defence services, particularly those with expertise in repair and maintenance capabilities for specialised equipment. Companies that specialise in defence technology, possess the necessary technical credentials, or have established relationships with military organisations could find this contract particularly advantageous. Given that the contract has been awarded to MSI Defence Systems Limited due to their unique capabilities and expertise, other businesses might explore partnerships or subcontracting opportunities within this competitive field.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

In-Service Support of the Antenna Outfit AZL

Notice Description

The Antenna Outfit AZL Project Team, part of the Combat Systems Delivery Team (CSDT) within the Submarine Delivery Agency (SDA) has awarded a new contract for the In-Service Support of the Antenna Outfit AZL with MSI Defence Ltd.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Antenna Outfit AZL Project Team, part of the Combat Systems Delivery Team (CSDT) within the Submarine Delivery Agency (SDA) proposes to raise a new contract for the In-Service Support of the Antenna Outfit AZL with MSI Defence Ltd.

Procurement Information

The Antenna Outfit AZL Project Team, part of the Combat Systems Delivery Team (CSDT) within the Submarine Delivery Agency (SDA) proposes to raise a new contract for the In-Service Support of the Antenna Outfit AZL with MSI Defence Ltd. The existing contract with MSI Defence Ltd expires on the 31st March 2021 and a new contract is planned to start on the 1st April 2021. The new contract will have a 5-year duration and be will be a Qualifying Defence Contract under the Single Source Contract Regulations. This contract will be placed using the negotiated procedure without prior publication pursuant to Article 28( 1 )(e) of Directive 2009/81/EC (Regulation 16(1 )(a)(ii) of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 on the grounds of technical reasons. MSI Defence Ltd is the only economic operator in the market able to provide the required support as it is the original designer and manufacturer of the Antenna Outfit AZL, is the Design Authority and has designed, manufactured and supported the current In-Service stock holdings since the 1970s. It is therefore considered the only economic provider that has the proprietary technical information and specification relating to this product. The technical information and specifications include: * Engineering Drawings Packs - Over 900 drawings packs detailing dimensions, tolerances and modification standards required during Survey and Refurbishments of the Antenna Outfit AZL. * Testing Procedures and Test Tower Controls - Documentation and hardware required to test the Antenna Outfit AZL following Refurbishment and Repair. On this basis, MSI Defence Ltd are the only provider that have the technical expertise to complete the necessary and in progress technological advances, performance improvements and regular fault-finding activities required under this contract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-029a12
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008122-2021
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
SME

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
£5,077,423 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Mar 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

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
Not specified
Postcode Area
Not specified
Country
Not specified
Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MSI-Defence Systems Limited

Further Information

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