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CLS for AS90 Turret Trainers

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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18 Oct 2021 at 21:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence in the UK has completed a tender titled "CLS for AS90 Turret Trainers," classified under Training and Simulation in Firearms and Ammunition. This procurement, initiated as a limited tender method without prior publication, aims to provide Contractor Logistic Support (CLS) and Post Design Services for the AS90 Turret Trainer systems. The contract, awarded to Van Halteren Metaal BV, is valued at £7,150,000 and is active following its signing on 10th September 2021. The execution of the contract will take place in Bristol, UK, and it comes with seven optional one-year extensions for enhanced service delivery.

This procurement opportunity is particularly advantageous for businesses specialising in defence services, training systems, and technical support. Companies with expertise in firearm simulation, logistical support for military systems, or those capable of providing design modifications and enhancements may find ideal prospects for collaboration or competition. Given that Van Halteren Metaal BV, as the Original Equipment Manufacturer, holds specific technical know-how and exclusive access to critical system information, companies with innovative solutions or complementary services in the defence sector will be well-positioned to engage in future opportunities stemming from this contract.

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Notice Title

CLS for AS90 Turret Trainers

Notice Description

Training and simulation in firearms and ammunition. CLS for AS90 Turret Trainers.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Training Simulation Systems Programme within Defence Equipment and Support, part of the UK Ministry of Defence, intends to place a three-year contract (with seven one-year option years) with Van Halteren Metaal (VHM). The contract would be for the provision of Post Design Services (PDS) and Contractor Logistic Support (CLS) for the AS90 Turret Trainers (AS90TT) systems. AS90TT uses a complex Ammunition Recognition System (ARES) with electro/hydraulic functionality devices to achieve the required training capability.

Options: 7 x 1 year options

Procurement Information

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 Defence and Security Public Contract Regulations 2011 (DSPCR) for Technical reasons. VHM is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and Design Authority (DA) for the AS90 Turret Trainers. Only VHM has the specific technical know-how to provide modifications and design alterations/enhancements to the existing AS90 Turret Trainer systems. VHM own and have sole access to the Ammunition Recognition System (ARES), specification information, circuit diagrams, interface data, which are critical elements of the systems and necessary to provide ongoing support to the requirement. For these technical reasons, the contract may only be awarded to VHM.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02ed1b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026030-2021
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

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80620000 - Training and simulation in firearms and ammunition

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£7,150,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Sep 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
Leyla Mugondi
Contact Email
leyla.mugondi100@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
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

VAN HALTEREN METAAL

Further Information

Notice URLs

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