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PROCUREMENT OF ELECTRO-MAGNETIC COUNTER SMALL UNCREWED AIR SYSTEMS DEFEAT AND/OR DETECT (EMDAD) (AND ASSOCIATED SYSTEMS)

Ministry of Defence

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13 Dec 2024 at 15:04

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Summary of the contracting process

The UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) has awarded a multi-supplier Framework Agreement for the procurement of Electro-Magnetic Counter Small Uncrewed Air Systems Detection and/or Defeat (EMDaD) and associated systems under the title “PROCUREMENT OF ELECTRO-MAGNETIC COUNTER SMALL UNCREWED AIR SYSTEMS DEFEAT AND/OR DETECT (EMDAD) (AND ASSOCIATED SYSTEMS)”. This contract, classified under the CPV category of Electronic warfare systems and countermeasures, covers the entire UK region. It falls under the 'Award' stage of the procurement process and was officially signed on 8th November 2024. The framework, valued at up to £38.75 million excluding VAT, stretches over a period of 7 years, involving multiple suppliers to deliver the required goods. Suppliers involved include well-known entities such as BT PLC, Bornea (UK) Limited, and Thales UK Limited, among others.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses operating within the electronic warfare systems and countermeasures sector. Companies with expertise in the creation and supply of advanced detection and defeat technologies for uncrewed air systems are particularly well-suited to compete in this framework. The procurement method adopted is 'selective', ensuring that only qualified suppliers with the capability to meet the Ministry of Defence’s rigorous standards are engaged. Additionally, the framework contract offers promising growth potentials through the continuous demand for high-performance systems and associated equipment for Tests and Trials, fostering long-term collaborations and innovation within the defence industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PROCUREMENT OF ELECTRO-MAGNETIC COUNTER SMALL UNCREWED AIR SYSTEMS DEFEAT AND/OR DETECT (EMDAD) (AND ASSOCIATED SYSTEMS)

Notice Description

The Dismounted Close Combat (DCC) Team, part of the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) has awarded a multi-product, multi-supplier Framework Agreement contract for the procurement of Counter-uncrewed Air Systems (C-uAS), specifically Electro-Magnetic DETECT and/or DEFEAT (EMDaD) capabilities and associated equipment, for use by the Dismounted Close Combat Soldier. The estimated total Framework value is up to PS38.75M ex-VAT across multiple suppliers throughout the 7-year duration of the Framework. Following award of the Framework Agreement, the Authority's intention is to seek technical data for the proposed products from the supplier. The Authority shall then call forward the physical product for trials and assessment to be carried out by the Authority or a third party on their behalf. The Authority will only procure products that have been tested and meet the specified requirement. Separate to the requirement above, (Subject to another Contract Notice) the Authority's intention is to place a service contract with a single UK based supplier under the Freedom of Action following a competition. This service contract will allow the supplier to undertake trials and assessment activities for all equipment procured under the framework on the Authority's behalf. The Cyber Risk Level associated with this project has been assessed as Very Low. Risk Assessment Reference: RAR-240321A02 Notice https://www.contracts.mod.uk/go/34712815018E7EE8AAAF

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04c804
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040299-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

35730000 - Electronic warfare systems and counter measures

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£7 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Nov 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Ministry of Defence
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8JH
Postcode Area
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
17
Supplier Names

BT PLC

Bornea (UK) Limited

D-Fend Solutions AD Ltd

Drone Evolution

Elbit Systems UK Ltd

Forsberg Services Ltd

Ian Edgar (Liverpool) UK

Level Peaks Associates Ltd

Marlborough Communications Limited

Metis Aerospace Ltd

Precision Technic Defence Ltd

R2 Wireless

Rafael Advanced Defence Systems Ltd

SteelRock Technologies Ltd

TRL Technology

Thales UK Limited

Viking Arms Ltd

Further Information

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