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Test and Practice Cartridges and Cartridge Design Safety Assessment and Trials, Test and Analysis Plan Scoping to Support EWCM Inc 1a

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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19 Sep 2024 at 11:51

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has completed a procurement process for the provision of test and practice cartridges and the design safety assessment and trials related to the Electronic Warfare Counter Measures (EWCM) Inc 1a Ancilia launcher. This procurement falls within the electronic warfare systems and countermeasures industry category. Located in the South West of England (UKK1 region), the procurement process was awarded on 18th September 2024, following a limited procurement method. The contract was awarded without prior publication of a call for competition for technical reasons and through previously established supplier exclusivity, with Chemring Countermeasures Ltd being identified as the only capable provider. The total contract value is £2,691,173.94 GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses operating within the defence and aerospace sectors, particularly those with capabilities in manufacturing and testing electronic warfare systems. The contract involves both the provision of materials and extensive testing and safety assessments, creating a demand for advanced technical expertise and robust quality control mechanisms. While Chemring Countermeasures Ltd has already been awarded the contract, similar tenders in the future could provide lucrative prospects for manufacturers and service providers with specialised knowledge in defence technologies and compliance with rigorous safety standards.

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Notice Title

Test and Practice Cartridges and Cartridge Design Safety Assessment and Trials, Test and Analysis Plan Scoping to Support EWCM Inc 1a

Notice Description

Provision of test and practice rounds to support trials of the EWCM 1a Ancilia launcher. Design Safety Assessment of the cartridges and Trials, Test and Analysis Plan Scoping will also be carried out as part of the Contract.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of test and practice rounds to support trials of the EWCM 1a Ancilia launcher. Design Safety Assessment of the cartridges and Trials, Test and Analysis Plan Scoping will also be carried out as part of the Contract.

Options: Option 1 - Provision of HSE CAD testing

Procurement Information

It is considered that the award of the contract without prior publication of a contract notice in the UK e-notification service is lawful under Regulation 16 (1) (a)(ii) of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011. This is for technical reasons as, through previous market engagement, including discussions with potential suppliers for the trainable launchers, it has been established that Chemring is the only manufacturer and supplier of the specific cartridges required by the Authority, to satisfy this requirement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-049c3a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030001-2024
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

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


CPV Codes

35730000 - Electronic warfare systems and counter measures

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,691,173 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Sep 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
liam.faller100@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
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
TLK1 Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CHEMRING COUNTERMEASURES

Further Information

Notice URLs

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