Award

The Supply of Spares and Repairs for AHG(3), U/UHF Aerials and HF Aerials Equipment

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

07 Jun 2021 at 21:45

Award

22 Mar 2021 at 22:56

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has recently awarded a contract titled "The Supply of Spares and Repairs for AHG(3), U/UHF Aerials and HF Aerials Equipment," finalised on 4th June 2021. This procurement falls under the industry category of repair and maintenance services, specifically focused on military equipment. The contract, valued at approximately £4,205,816.03, is part of a limited procurement method executed through negotiation without the prior publication of a contract notice. D+M Systems and Test Ltd has been selected as the supplier, reflecting the specialised nature of the services required in this domain.

This procurement process opens significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in repair and maintenance of defence-related equipment. Firms with capabilities in providing technical support, servicing military technology, or those that manufacture compatible parts would be well-suited to engage in future tenders in this sector. The ongoing demand for sophisticated aerial systems means companies with relevant expertise and experience could potentially benefit from similar contracts in the future, particularly in support roles or as subcontractors to established suppliers like D+M Systems and Test Ltd.

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Notice Title

The Supply of Spares and Repairs for AHG(3), U/UHF Aerials and HF Aerials Equipment

Notice Description

The AHG(3) Multi Aerial Project Team, part of the Combat Systems Delivery Team (CSDT) within the Submarine Delivery Agency (SDA), has awarded a new contract for the Supply of Spares and Repairs for AHG(3) and Multi Aerials with D+M Systems and Test Ltd.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The AHG(3) Multi Aerial Project Team, part of the Combat Systems Delivery Team (CSDT) within the Submarine Delivery Agency (SDA), proposes to raise a new contract for the Supply of Spares and Repairs for AHG(3) and Multi Aerials with D+M Systems and Test Ltd.

Procurement Information

The AHG(3) Multi Aerial Project Team, part of the Combat Systems Delivery Team (CSDT) within the Submarine Delivery Agency (SDA), proposes to raise a new contract for the Supply of Spares and Repairs for AHG(3) and Multi Aerials with D+M Systems and Test Ltd. The existing contract with D+M Systems and Test 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. D+M Systems and Test 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 Buoyant Wire Aerial (BWA) AHG(3), Antenna Outfit ALV and Antenna Outfit ALZ, is the Design Authority and has designed, manufactured and supported the current In-Service stock holdings in excess of 30+ years. It is therefore the only economic provider that has the proprietary technical information and specification relating to these products. The technical information and specifications include: * Engineering Drawings Packs - Design working drawings, including general assembly drawings, sub assembly drawings, detailed assembly drawings and detail drawings and Specification information of the BWA (AHG(3), Antenna Outfit ALV and Antenna Outfit ALZ * Testing Procedures - D+M Systems and Test Ltd have their own in-house testing facility, where they have the necessary SQEP which includes the unique competencies (Knowledge, Skills, Attitude) and technical specialism required to support through testing the BWA (AHG(3), Antenna Outfit ALV and Antenna Outfit ALZ following refurbishment and repair. On this basis, D+M Systems and Test Ltd are the only provider that have the technical expertise to complete the necessary and in progress performance improvements, testing and calibration and regular fault-finding activities required under this contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-029e33
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012735-2021
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
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
£9,483,816 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Mar 20214 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
Contact Name
Attn: Lewis de Courcy, Lewis de Courcy
Contact Email
lewis.decourcy100@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
N/A
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

D+M SYSTEMS AND TEST

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