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Live Fires Monitoring Equipment (LFME)

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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14 Dec 2021 at 22:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, through the Training & Simulation Systems Portfolio (TSSP) Team, is undertaking a limited procurement process to extend the existing Live Fires Monitoring Equipment (LFME) contract with Krauss-Maffei Wegmann GmbH & Co. KG (KMW) for an additional 12 months. This decision comes ahead of the contract expiry on 31st December 2021, and is guided by the need to ensure continuity in support for training operations for British Army units at various levels. The procurement method employed is a negotiated procedure without prior publication, citing the absence of competition due to technical reasons, and the current value of the contract is approximately €2,035,216.54.

This contract extension offers significant opportunities for businesses engaged in training equipment and support services, particularly those with expertise in live fire monitoring systems. Companies that possess intellectual property rights in this area, or those with the capacity to provide complementary services, would be well-positioned to participate in future tenders or extensions. The strategic importance of maintaining training readiness in the military sector means that businesses can leverage this contract to foster long-term partnerships and expand their portfolios within defence procurement.

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Notice Title

Live Fires Monitoring Equipment (LFME)

Notice Description

Live Fires Monitoring Equipment (LFME) Simulation System in support of British Army. Repair and Maintenance of LFME including management and Post Design Support (PDS)

Lot Information

Lot 1

Live Fires Monitoring Equipment (LFME) Simulation System in support of British Army. Repair and Maintenance of LFME including management and Post Design Support (PDS) Additional information: The Training & Simulation Systems Portfolio (TSSP) Team, of Defence Equipment and Support, part of the UK Ministry of Defence ("the Authority"), intends to place a 12 month Extension to the TSSP/029 Contract with Krauss-Maffei Wegmann GmbH & Co. KG (KMW) for Live Fire Monitoring Equipment which is a system of monitoring aides.

Procurement Information

SME holds IPR and they are the experts in this field. There is a technical scarcity, thus no competition for contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03013c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031173-2021
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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72212931 - Training software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,035,216 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Dec 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
Not specified
Contact Email
tim.cashley100@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
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

KRAUSS-MAFFEI WEGMANN GMBH & CO. KG (KMW

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