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LFME

Ministry of Defence

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14 Feb 2022 at 22:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) is seeking suppliers for the provision of live fire monitoring equipment under the title "LFME". This procurement falls within the services industry category, specifically focusing on training and simulation in military electronic systems. The procurement process is currently in the Award stage, with the contract having been signed on 14th February 2022, valued at £4,000,000. The delivery addresses for this contract are located in the UK, and it was enacted through a limited procurement method, negotiated without the publication of a contract notice.

This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses involved in military equipment and training systems. Companies that specialise in electronic systems, especially those with advanced knowledge in live fire monitoring technologies, would be well-positioned to compete or establish partnerships. Given that Krauss-Maffei Wegmann GmbH & Co. KG holds the exclusive rights to the LFME technology, businesses in the defence sector that aim to innovate or collaborate under research and development agreements may find strategic avenues for expansion and growth through this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

LFME

Notice Description

Live Fire monitoring equipment

Procurement Information

KMW are the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and design authority and exclusively own the know-how and data relating to the equipment; without such services the requirement cannot be provided. KMW have previously responded to the Authority's request for information relating to an exclusive right for the LFME system and clearly stated that they hold the exclusive rights as owner of the LFME (r) technology as developed in 1982. KMW have previously informed the Authority that they have not and will not license the exclusive rights to a third party.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-031711
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004213-2022
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

80660000 - Training and simulation in military electronic systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Feb 20224 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Ministry of Defence
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
Not specified
Postcode Area
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

Further Information

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