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Deployable Tactical Engagement Simulation (D-TES) [TSSP/143 ILT-D]

Ministry of Defence

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30 Apr 2024 at 12:36

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence in the United Kingdom has awarded a contract for the supply of Soldier Systems to SAAB AB. The contract, titled "Deployable Tactical Engagement Simulation (D-TES) [TSSP/143 ILT-D]", falls under the procurement category of services. SAAB AB, as the Original Equipment Manufacturer and Design Authority for ILT-D, has been granted the contract to deliver 1000 ILT-D Soldier Systems. The contract, valued at £40,000,000, was signed on 30th April 2024. The procurement method used was negotiated without publication of a contract notice due to technical reasons.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in specialist training services to engage in the supply of precision laser-based tactical engagement systems for military training. SAAB AB's expertise as the OEM and DA for Soldier Systems positions them as the sole provider due to the specific technical requirements of the contract. Companies with capabilities in military equipment manufacturing, maintenance, and upgrade services would be well-suited to compete for future similar contracts in the defence sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Deployable Tactical Engagement Simulation (D-TES) [TSSP/143 ILT-D]

Notice Description

Instrumented Live Training - DFWES (ILT-D) is an appended precision laser based tactical engagement system for vehicles, armoured platforms, heavy weapon systems and anti-tank weapons used in force on-force exercises as part of collective training. It simulates and records the effects of weapon engagements on vehicles and enables realistic and challenging training. The Authority has a requirement for 1000 ILT-D Soldier Systems for delivery of training overseas as well as exercise management and support.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The requirement is for the purchase of 1000 Soldier Systems to deliver training overseas along with exercise management and support. When not in use these systems will supplement the existing c2500 systems already used for training worldwide. The anticipated value of this requirement is PS40,000,000. The intent is to place this activity as a Contract Amendment to Contract TSSP/143 (ILT-D), uplifting the original Contract value from PS141,820,283 to an estimated PS181,000,000. The requirement will align with the ILT-D Contract (expiry March 2027 with 3 x 1 year options to extend) The Cyber Risk Profile is assessed as moderate.

Procurement Information

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. SAAB AB are the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and Design Authority (DA) for ILT-D. They retain the proprietary technical data, source code and design drawings applicable to the capability and to maintain the required availability. Other economic operators are unable to provide support, repair and upgrade services for ILT-D without access to this information/data. For these technical reasons and the necessity to use specific know-how and expertise in order to perform the PDS contract, which is held only by SAAB AB, the contract may only be awarded to SAAB.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04560c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013876-2024
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

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80510000 - Specialist training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£40,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20242 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

SAAB AB

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