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Next-generation Light Anti-tank Weapon (NLAW) and Carl-Gustaf (C-G) In-Service Support

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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07 Aug 2024 at 10:29

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) of the United Kingdom has awarded a contract for Contractor Logistic Support (CLS) and Post Design Services (PDS) for the Next-generation Light Anti-tank Weapon (NLAW) System and the Carl-Gustaf Weapon System to Saab Dynamics AB. This procurement falls under the industry category of repair and maintenance services of weapons and weapon systems. The procurement method used was a limited procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, justified for technical reasons as Saab Dynamics AB is the sole entity capable of fulfilling the contract requirements. The contract, with an estimated value of £4.75 million, was signed on 1st August 2024 and will span a duration of 5 years. The primary location for service is Karlskoga, Sweden.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the defence logistics and maintenance sector, particularly those specialising in technical advice, defect investigation, and repair services for weapon systems. Large-scale defence suppliers with extensive technical expertise and proprietary knowledge of complex weapon systems are ideally suited to compete in such tenders. Engaging in this contract enables businesses to contribute to the defence infrastructure and benefit from stable, long-term agreements with a high-value client like the Ministry of Defence. Additionally, subcontracting opportunities may further benefit smaller industry players.

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Notice Title

Next-generation Light Anti-tank Weapon (NLAW) and Carl-Gustaf (C-G) In-Service Support

Notice Description

The International Guns, Missiles and Rockets (IGMR) Project Team, part of the United Kingdom Ministry of Defence (UK MOD), have awarded the contract (708100450) to Saab Dynamics AB (the Company) for Contractor Logistic Support (CLS) and Post Design Services (PDS) for the Next-generation Light Anti-tank Weapon (NLAW) System and the Carl-Gustaf Weapon System (the Equipment).

Procurement Information

The International Guns, Missiles and Rockets (IGMR) Project Team, part of the United Kingdom Ministry of Defence (UK MOD), intends to award a contract (708100450) to Saab Dynamics AB (the Company) for Contractor Logistic Support (CLS) and Post Design Services (PDS) for the Next-generation Light Anti-tank Weapon (NLAW) System and the Carl-Gustaf Weapon System (the Equipment). Tasks to be carried out by the Company under the contract will include but are not limited to: a. Technical advice. b. Defect investigation and repairs. c. Maintenance, modifications, and obsolescence management. d. Spares. e. Trials, analysis and testing. f. Specifications and drawings. g. Safety certification. The duration of the contract will be 5 (2+3) years and the estimated total value is PS4.75M. It is considered that this contract can be placed using the negotiated procedure without prior publication of a contract notice pursuant to Regulation 16(1)(a)(ii) of the Defence and Security Public Contract Regulation (DSPCR) 2011 for technical reasons. The Company is the Design Authority (DA) and Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) of the Equipment and, as such, is the only organisation with the requisite technical knowledge, expertise, and know-how necessary to fulfil the requirement as it holds the proprietary information, including all the available technical information (drawings, interfaces, test and calibration specifications/ procedures, jigs, and tools etc.) necessary to undertake the full in-service support of the system and to ensure that it operates safely. The Company also owns and maintains the master design documentation underpinning the safety case and is able to underwrite any safety modification should they be required. It is considered that awarding a contract to any other organisation would present an unacceptable safety risk. It is for the reasons listed above that the Company is the only operator able to perform the contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-048862
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024813-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50840000 - Repair and maintenance services of weapons and weapon systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£4,750,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
lucy.henwood-taylor102@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8JH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SAAB DYNAMICS

Further Information

Notice URLs

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