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MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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28 Nov 2024 at 12:31

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, located in Bristol, United Kingdom, has awarded a contract to Saab AB (publ) for the provision of logistic and integration support related to the Giraffe-Agile Multi Beam (G-AMB) radars. This contract, extending from June 2024 to March 2025, involves the JSENS (Joint Sensors and Engagement Networks) team of the UK Ministry of Defence. The procurement process, classified under the 'Goods' category with a focus on air defence radar, was limited in method and did not include prior publication of a contract notice. This decision, compliant with DSPCR 2011 regulation 16(1)(a)(ii), is due to technical reasons as Saab AB is the sole manufacturer and holder of the necessary intellectual property rights for the G-AMB radars. The contract, valued at GBP 6,200,000, was signed on 24th June 2024.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in defence logistics and radar integration. Companies with expertise in providing support for highly specialised defence systems, especially those with a background in air defence technologies, would be well-suited to engage with such procurement activities. The collaboration with the Ministry of Defence can lead to further growth in technical capabilities and increased visibility within the defence sector. By demonstrating technical merit and capacity to handle complex, proprietary systems, businesses can secure valuable government procurement contracts and expand their footprint in the defence industry.

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Notice Title

Title missing - see contract for details.

Notice Description

Joint Sensors and Engagement Networks Team (JSENS), part of the UK Ministry of Defence, intends to award a contract to SAAB AB (publ) (the 'Contractor'), by way of Contract JSENS/00198 (the 'Contract'). The current Contract terms shall be incorporated into new contract JSENS/00198 to extend support for an extra 12 months, to 31st March 2025. 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.

Procurement Information

Prior publication of a contract notice in the Official Journal of the European Union was deemed not 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 and (ii) logistic support from the Contractor for such radars under contract JSENS/00131 entered into on 1.1.2019 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, is the only economic operator with the specific knowledge of the system to be able to support such equipment, avoiding incompatibility and safety issues and the need for the re-design of relevant components. The Contractor is therefore the only economic operator capable of meeting the Authority's technical requirements under the Contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04c0be
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038437-2024
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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

35723000 - Air defence radar

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£6,200,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jun 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Not Specified
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Attn: Nicholls Ellie
Contact Email
desjsens-comrcl-dsp@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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SAAB AB (PUBL.

Further Information

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