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Provision of Air Crew Equipment Assemblies (AEA)

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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18 Dec 2023 at 15:27

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has completed a procurement process for the Provision of Air Crew Equipment Assemblies (AEA), under the category of Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment. The procurement method used was a limited procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. BAE Systems (Operations) Ltd was awarded the contract for the supply of Aircrew Equipment Assembly Equipment (AEA) with an estimated value of £420,000 excluding VAT. The contract aims to provide necessary equipment for the Hawk Mk 167 Air System within a critical timeline due to technical reasons, ensuring the continuity of essential services.

This contract award presents a business opportunity for suppliers in the security and defence equipment industry, particularly those capable of meeting stringent technical requirements and quick delivery timelines. Businesses with expertise in producing Air Crew Equipment Assemblies or similar defence-related goods are well-suited to compete in similar tenders. The award to BAE Systems (Operations) Ltd highlights the potential for established suppliers with relevant experience to secure contracts in critical sectors, showcasing the importance of technical capability and operational efficiency in winning public procurement contracts.

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Notice Title

Provision of Air Crew Equipment Assemblies (AEA)

Notice Description

Provision of Air Crew Equipment Assemblies (AEA)

Procurement Information

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) intends to award a contract to BAE Systems (Operations) Ltd for the supply of Aircrew Equipment Assembly Equipment (AEA) with an estimated value of PS420,000 excluding VAT. In accordance with regulation 4 of The Defence and Security Public Contracts (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (SI 2019/697) this contract is regulated under the provisions of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 as amended (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 this 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 Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 for technical reasons. This is because only BAE Systems can meet the MoD's necessary timescales to provide the AEA equipment, avoiding capability gaps in this critical service. All equipment used on the Hawk Mk 167 Air System must first undergo a rigorous clearance process and be approved for inclusion within the Hawk Mk 167 Military Permit to Fly (MPTF) by the Hawk Mk 167 Type Airworthiness Authority. While equipment from other suppliers could be added to the MPTF, the clearance process takes in excess of 12 months and therefore undertaking this activity for new AEA equipment from other suppliers would result in strategic programme failure in delivering sufficient AEA for the Qatar Hawk programme.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-042684
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037149-2023
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

35000000 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Dec 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
George Ort
Contact Email
george.ort100@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
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

BAE SYSTEMS (OPERATIONS

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