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ADEWS/137: Sanson Two

Ministry of Defence

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18 Sep 2024 at 09:37

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is inviting tenders for contract ADEWS/137: Sanson Two, seeking providers for repair and maintenance services of military electronic systems, specifically the T102 Air Defence Radar at RRH Portreath in the UK. This procurement, currently in the tender stage, requires suppliers to manage 1st and 2nd line maintenance over a 4-year period, with options for two additional one-year extensions. Key dates include the tender document availability ending on 11th October 2024 and the final submission deadline on 21st October 2024. The procurement method is selective and negotiated, emphasising a detailed technical and economic evaluation criteria.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in defence maintenance and electronic systems. Companies with expertise in radar systems, particularly those familiar with BAE Systems and Airbus Defence and Space technologies, are well-suited. While the main contract scope is technical maintenance, there are additional site management and non-technical responsibilities, requiring a versatile contractor capable of adhering to intellectual property arrangements and potentially subcontracting specific tasks. With a total project value of £3.5 million, this presents a significant growth opportunity for companies in the defence services sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ADEWS/137: Sanson Two

Notice Description

A single contract for a 4-year period (with 2x 1yr extension options) for 1st and 2nd line maintenance of the T102 Air Defence Radar based at RRH Portreath and additionally there are site maintenance responsibilities. The radar comprises a BAE Systems primary surveillance radar, enhanced through integration of an Airbus Defence and Space, Monopulse Secondary Surveillance Radar (MSSR), Mode S compatible radar. The system was upgraded in 2013 to mitigate against interference from 4G telephony and has undergone modification for Mode 5 Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) with anti-spoofing protection. The Original Equipment Manufacturer British Aerospace is responsible for all 3rd and 4th line maintenance requirements. The site maintenance aspects cover technical tasks including both the Radar and other Air Battlespace Management/Air Traffic Management equipment which may require scheduled and unscheduled maintenance. There are also non-technical site management responsibilities. The contractor will adhere to all Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) arrangements in all aspects of the work. Where the contractor is not the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) the contractor is required to put in place formal arrangements with the OEM to access the technical data (intellectual property) necessary to support its contractual obligations. Quantity or scope: A single contract for a 4-year period (with 2x 1yr extension options) for 1st and 2nd line maintenance of the T102 Air Defence Radar based at RRH Portreath and additionally there are site maintenance responsibilities. The radar comprises a BAE Systems primary surveillance radar, enhanced through integration of an Airbus Defence and Space, Monopulse Secondary Surveillance Radar (MSSR), Mode S compatible radar. The system was upgraded in 2013 to mitigate against interference from 4G telephony and has undergone modification for Mode 5 Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) with anti-spoofing protection. The Original Equipment Manufacturer British Aerospace is responsible for all 3rd and 4th line maintenance requirements. The site maintenance aspects cover technical tasks including both the Radar and other Air Battlespace Management/Air Traffic Management equipment which may require scheduled and unscheduled maintenance. There are also non-technical site management responsibilities. The contractor will adhere to all Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) arrangements in all aspects of the work. Where the contractor is not the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) the contractor is required to put in place formal arrangements with the OEM to access the technical data (intellectual property) necessary to support its contractual obligations.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-049bbe
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029783-2024
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50660000 - Repair and maintenance services of military electronic systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
BS34 8JH
Postcode Area
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

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