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CSC & ROCU Laptops

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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27 Jun 2023 at 13:57

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, based in Bristol, United Kingdom, has completed a procurement for the supply of 70 crew station computers (CSC) and 20 remote operator computer units (ROCU) for the TERRIER Armoured Engineer Tractor (AET). This procurement falls under the goods category, with a focus on command, control, and communication systems. The procurement method used was an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The intended supplier is Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL) Ltd. The award contract value is £1,729,000, and the signing date was June 27, 2023, with the aim of completion by April 24.

This tender opportunity presents a chance for businesses with expertise in command, control, and communication systems to engage in supplying specialised equipment to the Ministry of Defence. Companies experienced in supplying defence-related technologies and proprietary software installations are well-suited to compete in this procurement. The single-source nature of this tender with Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL) Ltd indicates a strategic partnership approach for delivering critical equipment within tight timescales, emphasising the importance of technical expertise and industry knowledge in ensuring project success and national security.

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Notice Title

CSC & ROCU Laptops

Notice Description

Procurement of CSC & ROCU Laptops.

Lot Information

Lot 1

For the modification and supply of 70 crew station computers (CSC) and 20 remote operator computer units (ROCU) for the TERRIER Armoured Engineer Tractor (AET). Installing of bespoke propriety software on the Windows 10 enabled CSC and ROCU units and carrying out modifications to the TERRIER platforms as required.

Procurement Information

The Defence Equipment & Support Land Equipment Vehicle Support Team (VST), part of the UK Ministry of Defence, intends to award contract to Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL) Ltd for 12 months for the modification and supply of 70 crew station computers (CSC) and 20 remote operator computer units (ROCU) for the TERRIER Armoured Engineer Tractor (AET). RBSL will also be tasked with installing their bespoke propriety software on the Windows 10 enabled CSC and ROCU units and carrying out modifications to the TERRIER platforms as required. 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. RBSL are: the Design Authority (DA) and the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for the platform; DA and Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the TERRIER Safety Case; owners of the IPR for all the interface and performance specifications for the CSC and ROCU laptop; RBSL are the only ones with the technical knowledge and expertise to carry out the work and are the only option to ensure 'configuration, security, overall safety, and performance is maintained' only RBSL have the in depth knowledge and understanding of the complexities to ensure safety risk are As Low as Reasonably Practicable (ALARP). Timescales are a key component to this with the aspiration to be delivered by April 24 and only RBSL can deliver the relevant items within the timescale. Therefore, the only option from a technical and engineering perspective is to go via RBSL for a single source procurement of the fully programmed CSC and ROCU laptop. This notice is not a request for expressions of interest so please do not apply to be invited to tender. This notice advises that the Authority has decided to negotiate a contract with the named supplier on a single source basis and is published for reasons of transparency. If you are interested in becoming a sub-contractor for this requirement, you should apply directly to the supplier named above.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03dcd8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018269-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
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

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment


CPV Codes

35711000 - Command, control, communication systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,729,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jun 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jun 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
Not specified
Contact Email
Not specified
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
Not specified
Postcode
Not specified
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

RHEINMETALL BAE SYSTEMS LAND (RBSL

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