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A400M Future Integrated Review Defensive Aid Suites (IR DAS)

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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27 Nov 2024 at 16:12

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Ministry of Defence has completed the procurement process for an 18-month contract focused on the advancement and de-risking activities for the integration of an Electro-Optical/Infra-Red Defensive Aids System (EO/IR DAS) onto the A400M aircraft platform. This contract, awarded under a negotiated procedure without prior publication of a contract notice, has been granted to Leonardo UK, owing to technical reasons and the specific know-how required. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically aircraft-operation services, taking place predominantly within the UK, with the contract having been signed on 27th November 2024.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in the defence and aerospace sectors, particularly those that can provide specialized services and technological advancements pertinent to aircraft operation and defensive systems. Companies that have a strong focus on research, development, and technical expertise in Electro-Optical/Infra-Red technology would be highly suitable to compete for similar future contracts. Furthermore, involvement in such high-profile projects with the Ministry of Defence can elevate business profiles, potentially leading to further contract opportunities and collaborations within the defence sector.

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Notice Title

A400M Future Integrated Review Defensive Aid Suites (IR DAS)

Notice Description

Advancement and De-Risking Activities for EO/IR DAS

Procurement Information

The A400M Delivery team, part of the UK Ministry of Defence, intends to place an 18-month contract with Leonardo UK for support to de-risking and advancement activity in relation to the integration of an Electro-Optical/Infra-Red Defensive Aids System (EO/IR DAS) onto the A400M platform. 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). It is considered that this contract can be placed using the Negotiated Procedure without Prior Publication of a Contract Notice pursuant to Regulation 16(1)(a)(ii) of the UK Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 for technical reasons. OCCAR, on behalf of the UK MOD, have contracted a tasking with Airbus Military Sociedad Limitada (AMSL) as the A400M platform Design Organisation, for de-risking and advancement activity relating to the integration of a new EO/IR DAS system onto the A400M; such system being manufactured by Leonardo UK. In order to be able to complete the work under this contract, there is a dependency for the UK to provide equipment-specific information including interface requirements. The equipment OEM, Leonardo UK, is the only contractor with access to this information and specific know-how.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04c08f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038350-2024
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

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60444000 - Aircraft-operation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,300,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 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
Not specified
Contact Email
samantha.hosken100@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

LEONARDO

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