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GSA8 ISS

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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22 Feb 2023 at 11:35

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence in the United Kingdom, based in Bristol, has recently completed a procurement process titled "GSA8 ISS" in the services category, specifically focusing on repair and maintenance services of military electronic systems. The procurement method used was a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract was awarded to Leonardo UK Ltd on 1st February 2023, with a contract value of £2,040,991.89, for the provision of In-Service Support. The Ministry of Defence can be contacted via email at richard.ireland499@mod.gov.uk.

Businesses specialised in repair and maintenance services of military electronic systems, particularly those with a large-scale capacity, would find growth opportunities in this awarded contract. The single supplier, Leonardo UK Ltd, is currently the sole provider capable of fulfilling this requirement. This highlights the importance of staying informed about defence procurement opportunities as they arise, especially in cases where technical capabilities and past performance play a crucial role in the selection process.

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Notice Title

GSA8 ISS

Notice Description

Gun System Automation Mk 8 In service Support

Procurement Information

See VTN 2022/S 000-025814 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 UK Ltd. In absence of interests from other suppliers, Leonardo UK Ltd is currently the only supplier with sufficient capability to deliver this requirement'.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03a768
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005271-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
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
£2,040,991 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Feb 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Feb 20233 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
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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