Award

In Service Support of Type 45, Integrated Navigation and Bridge System (INBS)

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Award

16 Dec 2024 at 10:16

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Ministry of Defence, through its Defence Equipment & Support's Sense, Decide, and Communicate Project Team, has completed the award stage of a public procurement process titled "In Service Support of Type 45, Integrated Navigation and Bridge System (INBS)". This tender falls under the “Repair and maintenance services of military electronic systems” industry category and is specific to the UK region. The contract, awarded to ANSCHUETZ UK LTD, has an estimated value of £22 million and is set for a term of three years, with options for two additional one-year extensions. The procurement method used was limited, with the contract awarded on 16th December 2024 without prior publication of a call for competition due to technical reasons as allowed by the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the repair, maintenance, and upgrading of military navigation systems, particularly those who offer competitive pricing. SMEs with experience in military electronics, maritime navigation systems, and related support services could find growth prospects by positioning themselves as subcontractors or partners to the primary supplier, ANSCHUETZ UK LTD. The Ministry of Defence's focus on maintaining and upgrading its Type 45 Class Integrated Navigation and Bridge Systems ensures ongoing demand for high-quality, reliable service providers in this niche sector.

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Notice Title

In Service Support of Type 45, Integrated Navigation and Bridge System (INBS)

Notice Description

In Service Support of Type 45, Integrated Navigation and Bridge System (INBS)

Lot Information

Lot 1

Repair, maintenance, upgrading, reconditioning services

Options: Two (2) One (1) year options to extend contract duration.

Procurement Information

In accordance with Regulation 4 of the Defence and Security 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 Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011, as amended, for technical reasons.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04c83e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040386-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50244000 - Reconditioning services of ships or boats

50245000 - Upgrading services of ships

50246300 - Repair and maintenance services of floating structures

50246400 - Repair and maintenance services of floating platforms

50660000 - Repair and maintenance services of military electronic systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£22,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Dec 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
joseph.connolly109@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

ANSCHUETZ

Further Information

Notice URLs

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