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PS2.9Bil

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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08 Aug 2023 at 10:41

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, acting as the buying organisation, has completed a tender process for M-SET (Maritime Sensor Enhancement Team) services valued at £2.9 billion. This procurement falls under the repair and maintenance services of security and defence materials category. Thales UK Limited has been awarded the contract for in-service support, including maintenance and obsolescence management, for various equipment across the United Kingdom Royal Navy fleet. The contract has a term of fifteen years and was awarded using a negotiated procedure without prior publication, based on Thales UK Limited's unique expertise as the original equipment manufacturer.

This significant contract opportunity with the Ministry of Defence presents lucrative prospects for businesses specialising in security and defence equipment maintenance services. Companies with a background in maritime sensor technology, spare parts provision, repair services, and safety certification are well-suited to compete for subcontracting opportunities. The award of this contract to Thales UK Limited signifies a strategic partnership to enhance the operational capabilities of the United Kingdom's naval fleet, offering long-term growth potential for selected suppliers in the defence industry.

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Notice Title

PS2.9Bil

Notice Description

M-SET (Maritime Sensor Enhancement Team)

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Maritime Combat Systems Team, part of the United Kingdom Ministry of Defence, intends to award a contract to Thales UK Limited for the in-service support (including maintenance and obsolescence and stock management) of the following items of equipment fitted across the United Kingdom Royal Navy submarine and surface ship fleet (the Equipment): Sonars 2050, 2054, 2076, 2087, 2093, 2193; UAA4, UAT, UAT(16); T&V Class Periscopes; AJU,AJN & AXA Masts; AVS; Orphan MRE and NEP Cabinets (the Contract). Such in-service support includes the provision of spare parts, repair and maintenance activity and safety certification. The Contract has an estimated value of PS2.9 billion (two billion, nine hundred million pounds sterling) and a term of fifteen years (subject to the Authority's exercise of break options in the Contract) to align with the Authority's technical refresh programme in respect of the Equipment.

Procurement Information

The Maritime Combat Systems Team, part of the United Kingdom Ministry of Defence, intends to award a contract to Thales UK Limited for the in-service support (including maintenance and obsolescence and stock management) of the following items of equipment fitted across the United Kingdom Royal Navy submarine and surface ship fleet (the Equipment): Sonars 2050, 2054, 2076, 2087, 2093, 2193; UAA4, UAT, UAT(16); T&V Class Periscopes; AJU,AJN & AXA Masts; AVS; Orphan MRE and NEP Cabinets (the Contract). Such in-service support includes the provision of spare parts, repair and maintenance activity and safety certification. The Contract has an estimated value of PS2.9 billion (two billion, nine hundred million pounds sterling) and a term of fifteen years (subject to the Authority's exercise of break options in the Contract) to align with the Authority's technical refresh programme in respect of the Equipment. It is considered that the Contract can be placed with Thales UK Limited using the negotiated procedure without prior publication of a contract notice pursuant to Regulation 16(1)(a)(ii) of the United Kingdom Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 (SI 1848) on the basis that for technical reasons the Contract may be awarded only to Thales UK Limited. Thales UK Limited is the original equipment manufacturer of the Equipment and alone has the accumulated know-how required to support, and certify the safety of, the Equipment in accordance with the technical requirements of the Contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03edd7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023048-2023
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

50600000 - Repair and maintenance services of security and defence materials

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Aug 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

THALES

Further Information

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