Award

GSA 8 In Service Support

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Award

14 Sep 2022 at 14:22

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, based in Bristol, United Kingdom, recently awarded an In-Service Support contract for the Gun Automation System Mk 8 to Leonardo UK for a period of 16 months. The contract falls under the "Repair and maintenance services of ships" category and follows a limited procurement method with negotiations held without public notice. The procurement process was initiated by the International Guns, Missiles, and Rockets Project Team of the Ministry of Defence, aiming to enhance the Gun System Automation Mk8 for T23 Frigates starting from February 2023, after which Leonardo UK emerged as the sole capable supplier following a competition where only their bid was received.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in ship repair and maintenance services to engage in delivering In-Service Support for HM Ships. Companies with a focus on maritime engineering and automation solutions are well-suited to compete. The procurement stage has reached the award phase, with Leonardo UK being the active supplier, indicating potential subcontracting opportunities within the contract. The award amount for the contract is £2,700,000 GBP, underscoring a significant business opportunity for those specialising in ship automation systems and maintenance services in the region.

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Notice Title

GSA 8 In Service Support

Notice Description

Provide In Service Support to the Gun Automation System Mk 8 fitted to HM Ships for a period of 16 Months

Procurement Information

The International Guns, Missiles and Rockets Project Team, part of the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) intends to award a 16-month contract to Leonardo MW Ltd for In-Service Support (ISS) solution for the Gun System Automation Mk8 (GSA8), Gun-Fire Control System fitted to T23 Frigates from February 2023. 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 is lawful under Regulation 16 (1) (a)(ii) of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011. This is for technical reasons because following a call for competition, only one response to the contract notice (Notice reference: 2022/S 000-018057) was received from Leonardo MW Ltd. In absence of interests from other suppliers, Leonardo MW Ltd. is currently the only supplier with sufficient capability to deliver this requirement'.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-036871
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025814-2022
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

50241000 - Repair and maintenance services of ships

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,700,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Sep 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Sep 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
richard.ireland499@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LEONARDO

Further Information

Notice URLs

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