Award

Sentry Programme Disposal

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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27 Jul 2022 at 08:48

Award

05 Jul 2022 at 12:08

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is conducting the Sentry Programme Disposal procurement, which falls under the services category, specifically related to aircraft, railways, roads, and marine equipment. The procurement process is currently at the Award stage, with the contract successfully awarded to Northrop Grumman UK Ltd on 5th July 2022. This contract, valued at £6,250,000, focuses on the delivery of inventory management, preparation, and disposal of aircraft equipment and inventory for the Sentry platform. The services will be delivered at RAF Waddington, and the contract includes an 18-month duration with options to break at 12 and 15 months.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in aircraft maintenance and logistics services, particularly those that can demonstrate expertise in inventory management and disposal operations. Companies with a background in defence contracts and specialised services related to aircraft or heavy equipment would be well-positioned to compete for similar future tenders, as the Ministry of Defence seeks partners with relevant experience and knowledge to support their operations.

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Notice Title

Sentry Programme Disposal

Notice Description

Delivery of inventory management, preparation and disposal of aircraft equipment and inventory for the Sentry platform aircraft.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Delivery of inventory management, preparation and disposal of aircraft equipment and inventory for the Sentry platform aircraft

Options: 18 Month contract with break options at 12 & 15 months

Procurement Information

In accordance with regulation 4 of The Defence and Security Public Contracts (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (SI 2019/697) this procurement falls to be regulated under the provisions of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 as amended (in particular by SI 2019/697 and SI 2020/1450). Prior publication of a contract notice in the Official Journal of the European Union is no longer appropriate. It is considered that the award of the contract without prior publication of a contract notice in the UK e-notification service (in accordance with the relevant legislation) is lawful in accordance with regulation 16(1)(b)(ii) of the DSPCR 2011 due to technical reasons. Northrop Grumman, as the current Design Organisation for the Sentry platform and the OEM for the Radar, has an intimate knowledge of all aspects of the Sentry platform systems architecture and has expertise built up over 16 years which is essential to delivering the required services. Only Northrop Grumman has the necessary background information, knowledge, and experience to deliver these services. Consequently, the contract is to be awarded without competition, in accordance with Regulation 16(1)(b)(ii) Defence & Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-034e15
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020417-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50200000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to aircraft, railways, roads and marine equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£6,250,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jul 20223 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
Amy Kimber
Contact Email
amy.kimber208@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
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NORTHROP GRUMMAN

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