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81mm Mortar Baseplate Procurement

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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14 Feb 2022 at 22:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence in the United Kingdom is conducting a procurement process for "81mm Mortar Baseplate Procurement" within the defence industry category. This tender, classified under goods, is currently at the award stage and involves a contract valued at £467,136. The procurement method used is a limited negotiation without prior publication of a contract notice, justified due to the unique technical expertise required. The contract was signed on 1st February 2022, and the supplier awarded is BAE Global Combat Systems Munitions Ltd, with a potential extension of one year.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in military equipment and components, particularly those with expertise in the manufacturing of mortar parts or related items. Companies that can provide products meeting the stringent technical specifications required for military applications, or those that have the necessary proprietary data and capabilities to support existing systems, would be particularly well-suited to engage in this procurement process. Given the limited competition due to technical requirements, adept firms in this niche market may find a valuable opportunity for growth and partnership with the UK Ministry of Defence.

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Notice Title

81mm Mortar Baseplate Procurement

Notice Description

The procurement of 100 81mm Mortar Baseplates for use with the In-Service Mortar System.

Procurement Information

The Dismounted Close Combat programme team, part of the UK Ministry of Defence, awards a two-year contract with BAE Systems Land UK (BAE Systems) for the procurement of 100 81mm Mortar Baseplates with an option to extend for a further 1-year period. It is considered that this Contract can be placed using the Negotiated Procedure without Prior Publication of a Contract Notice of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 for Technical Reasons. This is because BAE Systems is the Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) and Design Authority (DA) for the 81mm Mortar Baseplates and is the only economic entity with the necessary technical data, knowledge and expertise, and proprietary documentation to perform the work. Without access to the proprietary documentation, technical drawings, tooling and test equipment, specific manufacturing processes and knowledge and expertise, any goods provided by another entity would require new testing, new verification and validation to ensure that the Safety and Suitability for Service of the system, operational performance and effectiveness, and the interoperability is not compromised and that the Safety Case for the system is not invalidated. This would all be at a disproportionate cost and time. A change of supplier would also oblige the Authority to acquire goods having different technical characteristics which would result in incompatibility between the existing platforms and weapons and the goods to be included under the Contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-031713
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004215-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated without publication of a contract notice
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

35343000 - Parts of mortars

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£467,136 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Feb 20224 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Not Specified
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Lisa Sinfield
Contact Email
lisa.sinfield100@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3001666082

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
TLK1 Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BAE GLOBAL COMBAT SYSTEMS MUNITIONS

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