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DDSFTW104-Northrop Grumman Enterprise Agreement

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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30 Jul 2024 at 16:13

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has completed the procurement process for a key contract titled "DDSFTW104-Northrop Grumman Enterprise Agreement" within the software package and information systems industry category. The contracting process, which falls under goods procurement, involves renewing the Enterprise Agreement with Northrop Grumman UK Limited (NG) for a period of up to 12 months starting from 1st April 2024. This contract, valued at GBP 2,132,493, encompasses software licensing and support for NGUKL's products, including engineering support services necessary for installation and configuration. This was executed through a limited procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition, due to technical and exclusive rights considerations, and the contract was signed on 30th July 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the provision of software and support services, especially those capable of delivering specialised engineering support. Businesses with experience in working within the defence sector and providing critical software solutions are particularly well-suited to participate in such opportunities in the future. By leveraging their technical expertise and compliance with national security regulations, companies can build a strong business relationship with the MoD and contribute to essential national defence projects. This enhances their market position and opens potential avenues for future contracts in the public sector.

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Notice Title

DDSFTW104-Northrop Grumman Enterprise Agreement

Notice Description

An Enterprise Approach for software licensing and support of NGUKL's products and licences. Additionally, Engineering Support Services to assist the MoD with any installation, configuration or setting to work of any Licenced products, Support.

Lot Information

Lot 1

An Enterprise Approach for software licensing and support of NGUKL's products and licences. Additionally, Engineering Support Services to assist the MoD with any installation, configuration or setting to work of any Licenced products, Support.

Procurement Information

The UK Ministry of Defence, ("the Authority"), intends to renew its Enterprise Agreement with Northrop Grumman UK Ltd ("NG") for up to 12 months from April 1st 2024. This renewal is justified under Regulation 32(2)(b)(ii) of the of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 where competition is absent for technical reasons and where the works, supplies or services can be supplied only by a particular economic operator. NG provide solutions used by the Authority for a number of embedded systems across the MoD Estate. In order to provide access to these services the Authority requires software licences and support. NG, as the provider of the core services, is the only entity able to grant these for technical reasons and/or for reasons connected with the protection of exclusive rights.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-048612
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023838-2024
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

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,132,493 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jul 20241 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
DSET Contracts Team
Contact Email
ukstratcomdd-cm-dset@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2HB
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NORTHROP GRUMMAN

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