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Support of ALE 47 AND M147 Counter Measure Dispensing Systems (CMDS)

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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01 Aug 2022 at 10:58

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, located in Bristol, UK, has completed a tender process for the support of ALE 47 and M147 Counter Measure Dispensing Systems (CMDS). This procurement, classified under repair and maintenance services, was initiated on 1st August 2022, with the contract being awarded to BAE Systems Ltd. The procurement method employed was limited, via a negotiated process without the publication of a contract notice. The total contract value is approximately £5 million, covering a three-year period with the potential for two additional one-year extensions.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in defence or technical engineering support, particularly those with capabilities in repair, maintenance, and supply chain management for military systems. Companies that align with the technical and safety compliance requirements outlined by the Ministry of Defence, especially Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) or those with licenced partnerships, would be well-positioned to compete in future contracts of this nature, benefiting from the secured long-term relationship with the Ministry.

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Notice Title

Support of ALE 47 AND M147 Counter Measure Dispensing Systems (CMDS)

Notice Description

The through-life support of ALE-47 and M-147 Counter Measure Dispensing Systems (CMDS) fitted to the following platforms: Chinook (all marks), C-130, Puma and Merlin Mk.2 and Mk.4 aircraft.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Repair, Maintenance, Technical Engineering Support and associated Spares Provision.

Options: Two (2) one (1) year options.

Procurement Information

Air Platform Systems Delivery Team, part of the Ministry of Defence ("the Authority"), intends to enter into a contract with BAE Systems Ltd ("BAE")) for the through-life support of ALE-47 and M-147 Counter Measure Dispensing Systems (CMDS)("the Contract") including repair, maintenance, technical engineering support and associated spares provision. This equipment for which BAE is the original equipment manufacturer and design authority is fitted to the following platforms: Chinook (all marks), C-130, Puma and Merlin Mk.2 and Mk.4 aircraft. The length of the new contract will be three years with two additional individual option years (3+1+1). The approximate value of the Contract is estimated to be PS5 million ex VAT including the exercise of the option years. 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)(a)(ii) of the DSPCR 2011 on the basis that BAE alone can carry out the services under it for technical reasons. This Single Source Justification is based on a Safety Assurance grounds. As the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and DAOS approved organisation for ALE-47 (UK.MAA.DAOS.0376), only BAE Systems have sufficient access to technical and safety information and competency to provide the safety assurance APS DT requires. A key requirement for APS DT from a Design Organisation is the "DO Safety Assessment and Report". This outlines the DO arguments and supporting evidence that the equipment is safe to operate, including identification of hazardous materials contained within the equipment. This evidence is contained in our Commodity Safety Assessment Report (CSAR), which is a fundamental component of our End Users Air System Safety Case. Only BAE Systems, as the OEM, now has access to the necessary data. Finally, in order for BAE Systems to provide this safety assurance, they must ensure configuration control is maintained and repair activity is carried out correctly. For this to be assured, responsibility for both activities must be held by the same organisation. Only an OEM or a Contractor that has been licensed by the OEM can support the requirement and the OEM confirms that it will not license another contractor to carry out the necessary work

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0357ca
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020939-2022
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

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Aug 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 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
Not specified
Contact Email
matthew.rowan101@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
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

BAE SYSTEMS INFORMATION AND ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS INTEGRATION

Further Information

Notice URLs

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