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GSA8 ISS Contract

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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05 Nov 2024 at 11:56

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04 Nov 2024 at 14:25

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has awarded a contract for Post Design Services (PDS) of the Gun System Automation Mk8 (GSA8), which is integral to the Type 23 Frigate Naval fleet. The contract, valued at £14 million over a five-year term, was awarded to Leonardo MW Ltd (Leonardo). Located in Bristol, the procurement falls under the "services" category as per CPV code 50842000, focusing on repair and maintenance services of weapon systems. The procurement method employed was limited, executed without prior publication of a contract notice, justified under the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 for technical reasons, as Leonardo is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) of the GSA8 system. The procurement stage is currently at the Award stage, formalised on 4th November 2024.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in defence systems maintenance and support, particularly those with expertise in complex naval weaponry. Given that Leonardo will be subcontracting part of this project, there is potential for smaller, niche service providers to engage in highly specialised phases of the contract. Companies that have a strong background in advanced engineering, obsolescence management, and technical services related to defence equipment are well-suited to compete and collaborate under this contract framework. This engagement will demonstrate their competence in the defence sector, potentially leading to further opportunities in similar high-value contracts.

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Notice Title

GSA8 ISS Contract

Notice Description

The International Guns, Missiles and Rockets Project Team, part of the Ministry of Defence (MOD), intends to award a contract to Leonardo MW Ltd (Leonardo) for Post Design Services (PDS) for the Gun System Automation Mk8 (GSA8), which is fitted to the Type 23 Frigate Naval fleet. The contract shall be for a term of 5 years and have an estimated value of PS14m. In accordance with regulation 4 of The Defence and Security Public Contracts (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (SI 2019/697) this contract 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 this 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 Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 for technical reasons. This is because Leonardo is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) of the GSA8 and has supported it since it came into service in 1988. Only the OEM has the drawings, information, technical expertise and tools to continue to support this vital piece of equipment and to manage complicated issues of obsolescence as it nears the end of its in service life.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Gun System Automation Mk 8 (GSA8) In-Service Support Contract

Procurement Information

The International Guns, Missiles and Rockets Project Team, part of the Ministry of Defence (MOD), intends to award a contract to Leonardo MW Ltd (Leonardo) for Post Design Services (PDS) for the Gun System Automation Mk8 (GSA8), which is fitted to the Type 23 Frigate Naval fleet. The contract shall be for a term of 5 years and have an estimated value of PS14m. In accordance with regulation 4 of The Defence and Security Public Contracts (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (SI 2019/697) this contract 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 this 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 Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 for technical reasons. This is because Leonardo is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) of the GSA8 and has supported it since it came into service in 1988. Only the OEM has the drawings, information, technical expertise and tools to continue to support this vital piece of equipment and to manage complicated issues of obsolescence as it nears the end of its in service life.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b3be
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035774-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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

50842000 - Repair and maintenance services of weapon systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£14,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Nov 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
Ailis Prentice, Billy Gilmore
Contact Email
ailis.prentice102@mod.gov.uk, billy.gilmore410@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8JH
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
TLH3 Essex

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LEONARDO

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