Award

A400M Future Integrated Review Defensive Aid Suites (IR DAS)

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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25 Feb 2025 at 10:46

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21 Feb 2025 at 11:17

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has concluded a contract for services in the aircraft-operation industry category. The contract, titled "Advancement and De-risking Activities for EO/IR DAS," involves defence services and is being executed within the United Kingdom. The procurement was carried out through a limited method, specifically negotiated without the publication of a contract notice. Key dates include the contract signing on 19 December 2024, with the contract period extending over 360 days. The awarded contract, valued at £16,081,152 GBP, has been given to Leonardo UK, with subcontracting arrangements outlined.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in aircraft-operation services, especially those with capabilities in defence services. Companies with experience in electronic optical and infrared defensive aid systems (EO/IR DAS) and those skilled at negotiating contracts without advertised opportunities will find this contract particularly advantageous. With the MOD as the contracting authority, businesses can benefit from stable, high-value contracts, and the presence of subcontracting provisions enables smaller firms to participate as well. Interested suppliers should stay connected with MOD procurement plans for future opportunities.

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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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e619
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007121-2025
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
Not specified

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
£16,081,152 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Feb 202512 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Dec 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: Hosken Samantha
Contact Email
samantha.hosken100@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

LEONARDO

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