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SACC/00095 - Provision of MIDS BU2 In-Service Support and I-Level Repair for Typhoon

Ministry of Defence

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23 Aug 2023 at 11:05

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, located in Bristol, United Kingdom, has awarded a contract for the Provision of MIDS BU2 In-Service Support and I-Level Repair for Typhoon to Data Link Solutions, LLC. The procurement method used was a limited negotiated procedure without publication of a contract notice. The estimated value of the contract is £4.5 million ex VAT. The buyer's contact email is emma.oakes101@mod.gov.uk. The procurement process has already been completed, with an active award status.

This tender opportunity presents a chance for businesses specializing in repair and maintenance services of military electronic systems to engage. The Ministry of Defence contracting authority has emphasised the technical expertise and know-how required for the provision of the service, which only Data Link Solutions, LLC, as the OEM of the equipment, can provide. For businesses looking to compete, having a strong background in repair, maintenance, and modification of complex electronic units will be key. The low cyber risk profile associated with the contract further highlights the potential for business growth in this specialised area.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SACC/00095 - Provision of MIDS BU2 In-Service Support and I-Level Repair for Typhoon

Notice Description

SACC/00095 - Provision of MIDS BU2 In-Service Support and I-Level Repair for Typhoon

Procurement Information

VTN Notice - SACC/00095 The Situational Awareness Command and Control (SACC) Team, part of the UK Ministry of Defence (the Authority), intends to award a contract for the provision of In-Service Support and I-Level Repair for MIDS BU2 Terminals in the UK with Data Link Solutions LLC (the Contractor) for 3 years. The estimated value is PS4.5m ex VAT. In accordance with regulation 4 of The Defence and Security Public Contracts (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (SI 2019/697) this procurement shall be regulated under the provisions of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations (DSPCR) 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 (as required by the relevant legislation) is lawful in accordance with regulation 16(1)(a)(ii) of the DSPCR 2011 for technical reasons as the Contractor owns the relevant technical information relating to the equipment and only the Contractor has the required technical expertise and know-how necessary to fulfil the requirement. The Contractor is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) of the MIDS BU2 Tactical Data Link Terminals and supporting equipment, all of which are complex electronic units, containing both programmable (software) and cryptographic devices. The service required by the Authority (repair, maintenance, and modification) can only be performed by the Contractor because they own and hold the technical information, tools and technical expertise necessary to perform the service and meet the Authority's requirement. The contract cannot be performed without access to that technical information and, no licences have been granted to any party, including the Authority, to obtain the drawings, specifications, etc. for the Link 16 Tactical Data Link Terminals. The Authority does not have the right to provide to third parties the relevant technological information and documentation required to fulfil this requirement. As such Data Link Solutions, LLC is the only Contractor capable of providing the required support and repairs to the MIDS BU2 Tactical Data Link Terminals in order to meet the Authority's requirement. The Cyber Risk profile is Low. The reference for the RAR is: 581855598

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03f634
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024763-2023
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
£4,500,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Aug 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Aug 20233 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

Buyer & Supplier

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
Not specified
Postcode Area
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

Data Link Solutions, LLC

Further Information

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