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Typhoon MIDS Field Service Engineer

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, FAST AIR SUPPORT TEAM (FAST)

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13 Dec 2021 at 22:45

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Typhoon MIDS Field Service Engineer" is managed by the Ministry of Defence, specifically the Fast Air Support Team (FAST), located in Bristol, UK. This tender falls under the engineering support services category and is classified as a limited procurement method. The contract, valued at £2,000,000, has been awarded to Data Link Solutions LLC following an active tender process, which concluded on 30th September 2021. The procurement was conducted without prior publication of a call for competition, due to the unique technical requirements that only the original equipment manufacturer, DLS, could fulfil.

This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses engaged in specialised engineering services, particularly those with expertise in defence systems. Companies with capabilities in managing complex technical requirements and a proven track record in providing similar support services would be well-positioned to compete in future tenders. The procurement highlights the importance of direct access to technical knowledge, making it essential for contenders to have strong relationships with manufacturers or original equipment suppliers in the defence sector.

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Notice Title

Typhoon MIDS Field Service Engineer

Notice Description

Field Service Engineer to Support UK Typhoon MIDS

Lot Information

Lot 1

Not provided. Additional information: Not provided

Options: 2 x 12 month Options to Extend

Procurement Information

The Fast Air Support Team (FAST), part of the UK Ministry of Defence, intends to award a contract to Data Link Solutions (DLS) for the provision of a UK Typhoon MIDS Field Service Engineer (FSE). It is considered that for technical reasons this requirement can be placed using the Negotiated Procedure without prior publication of a contract notice pursuant to Article 28(1)(e) of the Directive 2009/81/EC (Regulation 16(1)(a)(ii) of the UK Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011). This is because all of the MIDS terminals fitted to the UK Typhoon fleet have been sourced from DLS and as a result, only DLS as the OEM has the requisite knowledge and access to the vendor-specific technical information necessary to provide the level of support needed. The activities of the FSE depend upon direct access to knowledge from multiple disciplines within the OEM organisation, including project management, contracts, export control, security, quality assurance, configuration management, in addition to hardware, software, systems and logistics engineering. MIDS information is subject to both US ITAR and US FMS controls, limiting access to detailed data. MIDS data release is directed by the five MIDS Core Nations (US, Germany, Italy, Spain and France) who sit on the MIDS International Project Office (IPO) Steering Committee and certain information is not releasable to MIDS 3rd Party Nations such as the UK. As a result, no other economic operator would be able to provide the critical support at all levels and meet the vital certification needs. DLS is the only economic operator who can meet this requirement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0300af
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031032-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71336000 - Engineering support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 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, FAST AIR SUPPORT TEAM (FAST)
Contact Name
Isabelle Williamson
Contact Email
isabelle.williamson103@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MOD ABBEY WOOD, BRISTOL, BS34 8JH
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
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

DATA LINK SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice URLs

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