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JSENS/00199 - Land Environment Air Picture Provision (LEAPP) In Service Support

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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27 Jun 2025 at 14:16

Award

29 Oct 2024 at 16:44

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Ministry of Defence, operating from Bristol, has awarded a contract titled "Land Environment Air Picture Provision (LEAPP) In Service Support" to Lockheed Martin UK Ampthill Ltd. This project, classified under the industry category of "Repair and maintenance services of military electronic systems," falls within the services procurement category. It is aimed at providing in-service support and related articles to enhance the LEAPP capability, pivotal for air situational awareness on land-based platforms. The procurement process was negotiated without a public contract notice due to the technical expertise required, resulting in a single-source deal. The contract, signed on 9 June 2025, has a value amounting to £19,284,450 and is currently in the award stage.

This tender is a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in military electronic systems and related services. Companies with expertise in technical merit, particularly those skilled in developing complex software systems integrating commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) software and custom military solutions, would find this contract highly advantageous. The lack of competition due to specific technical requirements presents a unique chance for companies like Lockheed Martin to leverage their specialised capabilities and deepen their involvement with national defence projects. Businesses aspiring to capitalise on similar contracts would benefit from emphasising their technical proficiency and unique solutions in future negotiations with the Ministry of Defence.

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Notice Title

JSENS/00199 - Land Environment Air Picture Provision (LEAPP) In Service Support

Notice Description

The Joint Sensors and Engagement Networks Team (JSENS), part of the UK Ministry of Defence, has entered into a contract with Lockheed Martin UK Ampthill (LMUKA) Limited for the provision of in-service support, and associated articles in relation to the Land Environment Air Picture Provision (LEAPP) capability, which is installed on land-based platforms and delivers shared air situational awareness via the provision of a local and recognised air picture.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Authority considers that in accordance with Regulation 4 of the Defence and Security Public Contracts (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (SI 2019/697), the single source procurement of this non-competitive contract falls within the circumstances set out in regulation 16 (1)(a)(ii) of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 as amended (in particular by SI 2019/697 and SI 2020/1450). 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 as detailed below. The Joint Sensors and Engagement Networks Team (JSENS), part of the UK Ministry of Defence, intends to enter into a contract with Lockheed Martin UK Ampthill (LMUKA) Limited to take effect on and from 1 April 2025 for a period of 3 years and 9 months for the provision of in-service support, and associated articles at an estimated cost of PS15.5M (VAT ex). This is in relation to the Land Environment Air Picture Provision (LEAPP) capability, which is installed on land-based platforms and delivers shared air situational awareness via the provision of a local and recognised air picture. The Contractor is the design authority and original system integrator of the LEAPP capability and has supported it since it was introduced into service in 2014. LEAPP is a vital capability which improves the warning and management of air threats, coordination of air activity and de-confliction of airspace, resulting in greater combat effectiveness. Only the Contractor has the required technical expertise with regard to the development of this complex software system, which consists of commercial off the shelf (COTS) software and modified existing military software developed through several builds and sub-builds. Only the Contractor has the specific know-how and tools to achieve the integration and interface of this software with the corresponding land-based platforms to the required safety and performance standards.

Procurement Information

The Authority considers that in accordance with Regulation 4 of the Defence and Security Public Contracts (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (SI 2019/697), the single source procurement of this non-competitive contract falls within the circumstances set out in regulation 16 (1)(a)(ii) of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 as amended (in particular by SI 2019/697 and SI 2020/1450). 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 as detailed below. The Joint Sensors and Engagement Networks Team (JSENS), part of the UK Ministry of Defence, intends to enter into a contract with Lockheed Martin UK Ampthill (LMUKA) Limited to take effect on and from 1 April 2025 for a period of 3 years and 9 months for the provision of in-service support, and associated articles at an estimated cost of PS15.5M (VAT ex). This is in relation to the Land Environment Air Picture Provision (LEAPP) capability, which is installed on land-based platforms and delivers shared air situational awareness via the provision of a local and recognised air picture. The Contractor is the design authority and original system integrator of the LEAPP capability and has supported it since it was introduced into service in 2014. LEAPP is a vital capability which improves the warning and management of air threats, coordination of air activity and de-confliction of airspace, resulting in greater combat effectiveness. Only the Contractor has the required technical expertise with regard to the development of this complex software system, which consists of commercial off the shelf (COTS) software and modified existing military software developed through several builds and sub-builds. Only the Contractor has the specific know-how and tools to achieve the integration and interface of this software with the corresponding land-based platforms to the required safety and performance standards.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b25a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035858-2025
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

50660000 - Repair and maintenance services of military electronic systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£34,784,450 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Attn: Field Deborah
Contact Email
desjsens-comrcl-dsp@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
N/A
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
2
Supplier Names

LOCKHEED MARTIN (UK) AMPTHILL

LOCKHEED MARTIN UK AMPTHILL

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