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The Provision of Explosives Ordnance Disposal Remote Controlled Vehicle In-Service Support

Ministry of Defence

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09 Oct 2024 at 15:32

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of Explosives Ordnance Disposal Remote Controlled Vehicle In-Service Support." This tender falls under the services category and pertains to repair and maintenance services of motor vehicles and associated equipment. The procurement process was finalised on 9th October 2024 with the award granted to L3 Harris Technologies Inc. The procurement, conducted using a limited negotiation method without prior publication, is valued at £15,337,000 and focuses on logistical support and post-design services for 122 Remote Controlled Vehicles (RCVs) essential for EOD operations within the UK. The awarded contract includes the possibility of a 1-year extension option.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in defence logistics, remote vehicle maintenance, and post-design services. Given its location in the UK, companies already experienced with MoD contracts or those possessing expertise in EOD technologies would benefit considerably from such projects. The procurement method's specificity underscores the need for firms capable of adhering to stringent technical and interoperability requirements, thus favouring businesses with high technical proficiency and a proven track record in similar operations. Additionally, companies interested in future subcontracting opportunities would find this contract particularly valuable.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Provision of Explosives Ordnance Disposal Remote Controlled Vehicle In-Service Support

Notice Description

This programme is for continued Contract Logistics Support and Post Design Services (PDS) tasking to one hundred and twenty-two (122) Remote Controlled Vehicles (RCVs) which are an essential component of meeting the Defence Explosive Ordnance Disposal and Search requirement for EOD operations in the Contingent and Military Aid to Civil Authorities (MACA) roles.

Lot Information

Lot 1

During 2017, STARTER was procured and initially served as a fleet of 56 platforms for deployment on Contingent Operations . Later during 2019 an additional 66 platforms were procured for use on MACA . As STARTER is for Contingent Operations it is imperative that as many repairs as possible can be conducted at Level 1 and Level 2 . L3 Harris Technologies' RCV has been specifically designed for ease of maintenance. This includes a modular design that enables easy break-down for repair and maintenance. A total of 66% of all major assemblies and components can be repaired / installed at maintenance Levels 1 or 2.

Options: 1-year option to extend.

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 (as required by the relevant legislation) is lawful in accordance with Regulation 16(1)(a)(ii) of the DSPCR 2011 for technical reasons. There are technical impracticability and interoperability issues which would prevent another supplier from providing the required services. The Authority are procuring directly with L3Harris Technologies Inc following confirmation the company is the Original Equipment Manufacturer. L3Harris Technologies Inc have managed the current STARTER contract for the last 7-years which is when it was brought into service. The STARTER System has a modular design that which, only with access to the equipment manuals and technical publications, enables easy break-down for repair and maintenance. Any manuals, technical publications, drawings or expertise knowledge which are owned by L3Harris Technologies Inc have not and will not be released to a third Party supplier. Without the release, access to of the manuals or technical publications it would not be possible for another Supplier to fulfil the requirement or to perform any modifications or equipment repairs throughout the duration of the contractual agreement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04a736
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032456-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated without publication of a contract notice
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50110000 - Repair and maintenance services of motor vehicles and associated equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£15,337,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Oct 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

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

L3 Harris Technologies Inc

Further Information

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