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LFME

Ministry of Defence

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27 Jul 2022 at 13:13

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, based in Bristol, UK, has completed a procurement process for Live Fire monitoring equipment under the title "LFME". This procurement, classified under the industry category of "Training and simulation in military electronic systems," utilised a limited negotiation method without prior public contract notice. The contract has an estimated value of £15,000,000 and was signed on 27th July 2022. The award is active and involves the provision of support for this critical training equipment, essential for military training operations.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in military training and simulation services, particularly those that can provide specialised support for electronic systems. Companies with expertise in training equipment, simulation technology, or military sector services may find this contract attractive, especially those who can emulate the operations carried out by Krauss-Maffei Wegmann GmbH & Co. KG, the awarded supplier. The successful bidder would need to demonstrate strong technical capabilities and a thorough understanding of military training requirements to effectively compete for similar future contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

LFME

Notice Description

Live Fire monitoring equipment

Procurement Information

The Training & Simulation Systems Portfolio Team, part of the Ministry of Defence, intends to award a contract to Krauss-Maffei Wegmann GmbH & Co (KMW) for support of the Live Fire Monitoring Equipment (LFME), which is a system used in the tuition of students learning to fire live ammunition. The contract will be for 3 years and have an estimated value of PS15,000,000 In accordance with regulation 4 of The Defence and Security Public Contracts (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (SI 2019/697) this contract 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 this contract without prior publication of a contract notice in the UK e-notification service (as required by the relevant legislation) is lawful in accordance with regulation 16(1)(a)(ii) of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 for technical reasons. This is because KMW is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) of the LFME and has supported it since it was introduced into service in 1991. Only the OEM has the drawings, information, technical expertise and tools necessary to support this vital piece of training equipment.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-035679
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020466-2022
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
SME

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
£15,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jul 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jul 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
BS34 8JH
Postcode Area
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
Not specified
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Krauss-Maffei Wegmann GmbH & Co. KG

Further Information

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