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PROCUREMENT OF MAN PORTABLE AIR DEFENCE SYSTEM (MANPADS) TRAINER

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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13 Oct 2023 at 15:15

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for the PROCUREMENT OF MAN PORTABLE AIR DEFENCE SYSTEM (MANPADS) TRAINER to Textron Systems Electronic Systems UK Limited. The procurement falls under the goods category and is for the supply of MANPAD (MAST). The procurement method used was 'limited' through negotiated procedure without publication. The Ministry of Defence intends to supply a Man-Portable Aircraft Survivability Trainer (MAST) for military use, awarding the contract to Textron Systems Electronic Systems UK Limited.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in the manufacturing or supply of military electronic systems. Companies with expertise in the production of air defence technology and military equipment would be well-suited to compete in this procurement process. The contract involves a significant value of 500,000 GBP and is aimed at enhancing the UK's defence capabilities in line with strict technical requirements set by the Ministry of Defence.

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Notice Title

PROCUREMENT OF MAN PORTABLE AIR DEFENCE SYSTEM (MANPADS) TRAINER

Notice Description

Supply of MANPAD (MAST)

Procurement Information

The Air Defence & Electronics Warfare Delivery Team, part of the Ministry of Defence, intends to award a contract to Textron Systems Electronic Systems UK Limited, of 23 Bedford Row London, WC1R 4EB, United Kingdom, to supply a Man-Portable Aircraft Survivability Trainer (MAST), which will be manufactured by Textron Systems Corporation (Electronic Systems), of 124 Industry Lane, Hunt Valley, MD, 21030, USA. In accordance with regulation 4 of The Defence and Security Public Contracts (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (SI 2019/697) this contract 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 this contract can be awarded without prior publication of a contract notice in the UK e-notification service in accordance with regulation 16(1)(a)(ii) of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 for technical reasons; and in accordance with regulation 16(1)(b)(i) of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 for additional purchase of goods as a partial replacement for existing goods where a change of supplier would oblige the procurer to acquire goods having different technical characteristics, resulting in disproportionate technical difficulties in operation and maintenance of the existing goods. This is because there is strict technical impracticality for a supplier other than the chosen supplier to achieve the required goals, and specific interoperability and safety requirements that must be fulfilled to ensure the functioning of the armed forces. Operating two potentially different systems would introduce an additional training requirement and potential safety risk where operator applied safety systems and measures could be inadvertently mixed up. Also, the complexity of MAST and the associated requirements for interoperability of a new MAST and the existing equipment such as the interchangeability of the MAST units themselves, and of parts, programmable aspects and batteries and the tripod, and the need for standardisation of equipment in the defence arena for the reasons set out, requires supply by the same manufacturer.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-040c0d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030347-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
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

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


CPV Codes

35700000 - Military electronic systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Oct 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
john.fildes101@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HENLOW
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

TEXTRON SYSTEMS ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS

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