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G-AMB CLS Support Contract

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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30 Oct 2024 at 17:49

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has finalised a contract, titled "G-AMB CLS Support Contract," within the defence industry category. This contract encompasses logistical and integration support for the Giraffe-Agile Multi Beam (G-AMB) radars, integral to the UK's Ground Based Air Defence capabilities. The contract, awarded to SAAB AB, is set to commence on 1 April 2025 for a period of three years, with an optional fourth year, extending up to 31 March 2029. Operating in the UK region, this negotiation without prior publication caters specifically to highly technical needs that can only be met by SAAB, the holder of all relevant intellectual property rights.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses in the defence logistics and technical integration sector. Companies specialising in radar technology, logistical support, and technical integration can explore subcontracting possibilities under this high-value contract, worth £30,000,000. With SAAB AB's dominant position as a single-source supplier, businesses offering complementary skills and innovative solutions in radar operation, maintenance, and integration could find substantial growth prospects by partnering on this project, contributing to the technological advancement and security of the UK's defence infrastructure.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

G-AMB CLS Support Contract

Notice Description

The Contract is for the for the provision of logistic and integration support, and associated articles, in relation to the Giraffe-Agile Multi Beam (G-AMB) radars which support the UK Ministry of Defence's Land Environment Air Picture Provision and Ground Based Air Defence capabilities.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Joint Sensors and Engagement Networks Team, part of the UK Ministry of Defence intends to enter into a contract with SAAB AB (publ) to take effect on and from 1.04.2025 for a period of 4 Years (3+ 1 Option year) for the provision of logistic and integration support, and associated articles, in relation to the Giraffe-Agile Multi Beam (G-AMB) radars, which support the UK Ministry of Defence's Land Environment Air Picture Provision, Sky Sabre and Ground Based Air Defence capabilities. The Contractor is the Design Authority for, and holder of all relevant intellectual property rights in, the G-AMB radars. This includes proprietary software and hardware and as such, SAAB AB are the only provider of the relevant technical expertise in order to meet the Authority's requirement.

Options: 8.3. The contract duration will be 3+1 years, with core support running from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2029. There will be an additional Option Year available for the period 1st April 2028 to 31st March 2029.

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. This is because the Contractor is the manufacturer of and design authority for, and holder of all relevant intellectual property rights and proprietary information (such as drawings and specifications) in, the G-AMB radars and the Authority procured: (i) the G-AMB radars from the Contractor under the terms of a contract entered into on 17.8.2015 (ii) logistic support from the Contractor for such radars under a contract entered into on 1.1.2014 (contract expired 31.12.2018) (iii) logistic support from the Contractor for such radars under a contract entered into on 1.1.2019 (contract expired 31.03.2024) (iv) logistic support from the Contractor for such radars under a contract entered into on 28.06.2024 (contract expires 31.03.205) No licences have been granted to any other persons, including the Authority, to obtain and exploit the drawings and specifications necessary to provide the requirement to support the equipment. The Contractor, as the only manufacturer and supplier of the G-AMB radars as a defence product, is the only economic operator with the specific knowledge of the system to be able to support such equipment. In support of G-AMB functionality, the Contractor produce software and the specialist applications that are deeply integrated with the unique hardware that makes up the G-AMB product. Only SAAB is able to offer the necessary software and hardware support to ensure that security risks, obsolescence and capability updates can be managed. Safe operation and maintenance of the G-AMB are dependent upon a well-informed support arrangement and only SAAB can provide sufficient knowledge to ensure that any safety issues identified are fully addressed by their support activities. The Contractor is therefore the only economic operator capable of meeting the Authority's technical requirements under the Contract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b2bb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035243-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

35722000 - Radar

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£30,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 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
Not specified
Contact Email
joe.barnes151@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
Not specified
Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SAAB

Further Information

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