Award

Future Portfolio Assessment Phase - Initial Enablers

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Award

09 Aug 2022 at 15:03

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, acting as the buyer, has recently awarded a contract to MBDA UK Ltd for the "Future Portfolio Assessment Phase - Initial Enablers" in the services category related to military defence services. The procurement method used was a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract, worth £5,230,000, was signed on 28th July 2022. This contract aims to assess and de-risk the development and implementation of new acquisition approaches and methodologies for Complex Weapons. The location of this procurement is in the United Kingdom, specifically with delivery addresses in the UKH23 region.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in military defence services to engage in innovative development projects with the Ministry of Defence. Companies with experience in the defence industry, particularly those specialised in the development, qualification, manufacture, and support of complex weapons, would be well-suited to compete for such contracts. The Ministry of Defence, by awarding this contract to MBDA UK Ltd, aims to enhance its operational advantage and freedom of action in the defence sector while ensuring the continuation of the UK's sovereign industrial base for complex weapons supply.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Notice Title

Future Portfolio Assessment Phase - Initial Enablers

Notice Description

To assess and de-risk the development and implementation of new acquisition approaches and methodologies in the development, qualification, manufacture and support of Complex Weapons produced by MBDA UK Ltd.

Lot Information

Lot 1

To assess and de-risk the development and implementation of new acquisition approaches and methodologies in the development, qualification, manufacture and support of Complex Weapons produced by MBDA UK Ltd.

Procurement Information

The Complex Weapons Future Portfolio Team within Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S), which is a part of the UK Ministry of Defence (the Authority), intends to place an 18 month Assessment Phase contract with MBDA UK Ltd to assess and de-risk the development and implementation of new acquisition approaches and methodologies in the development, qualification, manufacture and support of Complex Weapons. It is considered that this contract is exempt from the application of the DSPCR in accordance with Article 346(1)(b) of the TFEU (as it was launched prior to 31 December 2020), for reasons connected with the protection of essential security interests, namely the continuation of the UK's Operational Advantage and Freedom of Action. These national security interests necessitate the Authority maintaining a sustainable sovereign industrial base for the supply of Complex Weapons. Only MBDA UK Ltd, as the Authority's predominant supplier of heavyweight Complex Weapons, has the necessary in-depth technical knowledge, specific know-how, designs, and production facilities at its disposal to provide the required portfolio of products and services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-035a55
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021901-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

75221000 - Military defence services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£5,230,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Aug 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 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
Paul Forrest
Contact Email
paul.forrest101@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
TLH23 Hertfordshire CC

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MBDA

Further Information

Notice URLs

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-035a55-2022-08-09T16:03:01+01:00",
    "date": "2022-08-09T16:03:01+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-035a55",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "PA-004",
        "legalBasis": {
            "id": "32009L0081",
            "scheme": "CELEX"
        },
        "title": "Future Portfolio Assessment Phase - Initial Enablers",
        "status": "complete",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "75221000",
            "description": "Military defence services"
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
        "description": "To assess and de-risk the development and implementation of new acquisition approaches and methodologies in the development, qualification, manufacture and support of Complex Weapons produced by MBDA UK Ltd.",
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "description": "To assess and de-risk the development and implementation of new acquisition approaches and methodologies in the development, qualification, manufacture and support of Complex Weapons produced by MBDA UK Ltd.",
                "awardCriteria": {
                    "criteria": [
                        {
                            "type": "price",
                            "name": "Lowest price"
                        }
                    ]
                },
                "hasOptions": false
            }
        ],
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "UKH23"
                    }
                ],
                "relatedLot": "1"
            }
        ],
        "procurementMethod": "limited",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition",
        "procurementMethodRationaleClassifications": [
            {
                "scheme": "TED_PT_AWARD_CONTRACT_WITHOUT_CALL",
                "id": "D_OUTSIDE_SCOPE",
                "description": "The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the directive"
            }
        ],
        "procurementMethodRationale": "The Complex Weapons Future Portfolio Team within Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S), which is a part of the UK Ministry of Defence (the Authority), intends to place an 18 month Assessment Phase contract with MBDA UK Ltd to assess and de-risk the development and implementation of new acquisition approaches and methodologies in the development, qualification, manufacture and support of Complex Weapons. It is considered that this contract is exempt from the application of the DSPCR in accordance with Article 346(1)(b) of the TFEU (as it was launched prior to 31 December 2020), for reasons connected with the protection of essential security interests, namely the continuation of the UK's Operational Advantage and Freedom of Action. These national security interests necessitate the Authority maintaining a sustainable sovereign industrial base for the supply of Complex Weapons. Only MBDA UK Ltd, as the Authority's predominant supplier of heavyweight Complex Weapons, has the necessary in-depth technical knowledge, specific know-how, designs, and production facilities at its disposal to provide the required portfolio of products and services."
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "021901-2022-PA-004-1",
            "relatedLots": [
                "1"
            ],
            "title": "Future Portfolio Assessment Phase - Initial Enablers",
            "status": "active",
            "hasSubcontracting": true,
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-FTS-60948",
                    "name": "MBDA UK Ltd"
                }
            ]
        }
    ],
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-FTS-60947",
            "name": "Ministry of Defence",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Ministry of Defence"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Abbey Wood, #4217, Fir 2c",
                "locality": "Bristol",
                "region": "UKK11",
                "postalCode": "BS34 8JH",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Paul Forrest",
                "email": "paul.forrest101@mod.gov.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "url": "https://des.mod.uk",
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "TED_CA_TYPE",
                        "id": "NATIONAL_AGENCY",
                        "description": "National or federal agency/office"
                    },
                    {
                        "scheme": "COFOG",
                        "id": "02",
                        "description": "Defence"
                    }
                ]
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-FTS-60948",
            "name": "MBDA UK Ltd",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "MBDA UK Ltd"
            },
            "address": {
                "locality": "Stevenage",
                "region": "UKH23",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ],
            "details": {
                "scale": "large"
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-FTS-35377",
            "name": "Defence Equipment & Support",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Defence Equipment & Support"
            },
            "address": {
                "locality": "Bristol",
                "postalCode": "BS34 8JH",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "roles": [
                "reviewBody"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-FTS-60947",
        "name": "Ministry of Defence"
    },
    "contracts": [
        {
            "id": "021901-2022-PA-004-1",
            "awardID": "021901-2022-PA-004-1",
            "title": "Future Portfolio Assessment Phase - Initial Enablers",
            "status": "active",
            "value": {
                "amount": 5230000,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "dateSigned": "2022-07-28T00:00:00+01:00"
        }
    ],
    "language": "en"
}