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Instrumented Live Training D (ILT-D)

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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17 May 2023 at 16:15

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence in the United Kingdom has awarded a contract for the provision of Instrumented Live Training D (ILT-D) services to SAAB AB, a large-scale supplier from Sweden. The procurement process was carried out under the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations, with a total contract value of £139 million GBP. This contract involves Exercise management, technical support services, Post Design Services, Obsolescence Management, and the procurement of new equipment.

This tender, focusing on specialist training services, offers opportunities for businesses that can provide support, repair, and upgrade services for ILT-D. It is a negotiated procurement method without prior publication, with the contract awarded based on criteria for the lowest price. Companies with expertise in precision laser-based tactical engagement systems and force-on-force training for military equipment would be well-suited to compete for this contract, which includes provisions for additional years and up to £139 million GBP in potential value.

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Notice Title

Instrumented Live Training D (ILT-D)

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 Exercise management and support, Provision of a technical support service, Provision of Post Design Services (PDS), Obsolescence Management (including disposal requirements) and Exit Management. Due to age of equipment and potential increase in demand, the Authority also requires ability to procure new equipment.

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). The anticipated contract value of core requirement is PS109M GBP (inclusive of all three option years) with a potential to increase to PS139M GBP, if additional services are procured. The Cyber Risk Profile applicable to this procurement has been assessed as moderate.

Options: The Authority intends on placing a contract with three guaranteed years and up to three 1-year options. The Authority withholds the right not to take up any of these options.

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-03cd56
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014116-2023
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

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80510000 - Specialist training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£139,000,000 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 May 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20232 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
Ela Walford
Contact Email
ela.walford100@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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