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Instrumented Live Training - ILT-D (Direct Fire Weapons Effect Simulation)

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, LAND EQUIPMENT, TRAINING AND SIMULATION SYSTEMS PROGRAMME (TSSP)

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13 Jan 2023 at 12:11

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence's Training and Simulation Systems Programme (TSSP) has completed the procurement process for "Instrumented Live Training – ILT-D (Direct Fire Weapons Effect Simulation)" in the services category, involving Contractor Logistic Support and Repair Services for military electronic systems. The tender was conducted using a limited procurement method, negotiated without publication of a contract notice. The contract, awarded to SAAB AB, involves a core 3-year period with up to 3 additional 1-year options, potentially expanding training systems globally.

This tender presents a significant business opportunity for companies with expertise in providing logistical support and repair services for precision laser-based tactical engagement systems. Businesses in the defence and maintenance services industry, particularly those with experience in military electronic systems, are well-suited to compete. The possibility of expanding training systems globally creates avenues for growth, especially for companies capable of meeting the technical requirements set by the original equipment manufacturer, SAAB AB.

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Notice Title

Instrumented Live Training - ILT-D (Direct Fire Weapons Effect Simulation)

Notice Description

ILT-D (DFWES) is an appended precision laser based tactical engagement system for vehicles, armoured platforms, heavy weapon systems and anti-tank weapons used in force on-force exercises as part of collective training. It simulates and records the effects of weapon engagements on vehicles and enables realistic and challenging training. The Authority has a requirement for Contractor Logistic Support, Support Repair and Post Design Services for this system.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Training Simulation Systems Programme within Defence Equipment and Support, part of the UK Ministry of Defence, proposes to place with SAAB AB a three-year contract with up to 3 x 1 -year option years for the provision of additional Contractor Logistic Support, Support Repair and Post Design Services for ILT-D (Direct Fire Weapons Effect Simulator - DFWES). ILT-D is an appended precision laser based tactical engagement system for vehicles, armoured platforms, heavy weapon systems and anti-tank weapons used in force on-force exercises as part of collective training. It simulates and records the effects of weapon engagements on vehicles and enables realistic and challenging training. The contract will also allow for further developed instrumentation for Combined Arms Live Fire Exercises (CALFEX) along with potential for future Vehicle Integration. There is also a possibility of expansion of the systems into currently undefined training areas globally.

Options: The Authority intends on placing a contract with three guaranteed years and up to three 1-year options. The core contract and the 3 x 1-year option will be priced, and then subject to VOP when appropriate. The contract value included in this advert is a ROM cost if all the 1-year options are taken up by the Authority. The Authority withholds the right not to take up any of this option. The ROM cost of this contract if no options are enacted by the Authority will be Approx. PS120M GBP. This contract award is subject to negotiation with the referenced supplier.

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 is lawful in accordance with Regulation 16(1)(a)(ii) of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 for Technical Reasons. SAAB AB are the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and Design Authority (DA) for ILT-D. They retain the proprietary technical data, source code and design drawings applicable to the capability and to maintain the required availability. Other economic operators are unable to provide support, repair and upgrade services for ILT-D without access to this information/data. For these technical reasons and the necessity to use specific know-how and expertise in order to perform the PDS contract, which is held only by SAAB AB, the contract may only be awarded to SAAB.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03973d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001089-2023
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

50660000 - Repair and maintenance services of military electronic systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£160,000,000 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jan 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Nov 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, LAND EQUIPMENT, TRAINING AND SIMULATION SYSTEMS PROGRAMME (TSSP)
Contact Name
Bob Wade
Contact Email
bob.wade102@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

SAAB

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