Award

QEC Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) In Service Support

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

16 Nov 2021 at 22:45

Award

20 May 2021 at 21:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is seeking in-service support for the Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) system fitted on the Queen Elizabeth Class (QEC) vessels. This procurement involves a contract for goods classified under the CPV code for radar, with a total contract value of £298,539. The procurement process is currently at the Award stage, with the contract signed on 11 November 2021, and it is intended for a duration of 21 months, including options for extension. The procurement method was limited, allowing for a negotiated procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, primarily because Leonardo UK Ltd. is the only supplier with the necessary technical expertise. The delivery location for this contract is within the United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses that can provide high-level technical support specific to radar systems, particularly those with experience in defence and maritime operations. Companies specialising in complex engineering solutions and system integration in the radar technology sector may find this contract route advantageous for future growth. The ability to offer additional services or products, such as spare parts and consultancy, could also enhance competitiveness in this procurement landscape.

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Notice Title

QEC Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) In Service Support

Notice Description

In Service Support by the Contractor of the Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) system installed on QEC.

Lot Information

Lot 1

In Service Support by the Contractor of the Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) system installed on QEC.

Options: Additional months of support, from 1 April 2023 - 30 September 2023 and 1 October 2023 - 31 March 2024. Un-priced option for procurement of spare interrogators.

Procurement Information

The Secretary of State for Defence (the Authority), through the Surface Ships Combat Systems Group (SSCSG) Project Team within Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) intends to place a 21 month contract, with up to two six month option periods for a maximum duration of 33 months, with Leonardo UK Ltd. for the Support of Queen Elizabeth Class (QEC) Identification Friend or Foe (IFF). QEC IFF is a secondary surveillance radar system fitted to the two ships in the QEC. It forms part of the QEC Mission System and contributes towards situational awareness, identification and Air Traffic Control operations within both vessels. It is considered that this contract can be placed using the negotiated procedure without prior publication of a contract notice pursuant to Regulation 16(1)(a)(ii) of the UK Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 for technical reasons. Leonardo UK Ltd. is the existing service provider and only they possess the necessary expertise, means and know how essential to delivering and supporting the IFF capability as it is a bespoke technical solution fitted to QEC. It is not feasible for another supplier to achieve the required technical performance, as they would not have the specific technical knowledge, tools and means which the current supplier has at its disposal.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02b37c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028644-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

35722000 - Radar

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,198,539 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 May 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Additional Buyers

DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT

Contact Name
Robert Stevens
Contact Email
robert.stevens121@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LEONARDO

Further Information

Notice URLs

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