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Defence Air Weapon Safety Support (DAWSS)

Ministry of Defence

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24 Feb 2025 at 08:38

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) in the United Kingdom has completed the procurement process for the Defence Air Weapon Safety Support (DAWSS). This project falls under the services category with a focus on technical assistance, specifically providing technical support and advice to UK MOD stakeholders on various Air Weapon Safety Concepts. The procurement process, which utilised a limited method due to technical reasons, was carried out without the publication of a contract notice. The awarded contract is for one year with an option for three additional one-year terms and was signed with Lockheed Martin UK Ampthill on 24th February 2025. The service will be delivered in the UKH2 region.

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for firms specialising in technical and defence services. Businesses with expertise in air weapon safety and experience with the MOD will find this project highly suited to their capabilities. Small and large enterprises that can provide unique technical knowledge, meet stringent defence requirements, and demonstrate a history of working with defence contracts are well-positioned to compete for similar tenders in the future. Due to the specialised nature and high standards required, companies with a proven track record in the defence sector will benefit the most from engaging in such contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Defence Air Weapon Safety Support (DAWSS)

Notice Description

Technical Support and Advice to UK MOD Stakeholders covering the following Air Weapon Safety Concepts; Airsystem Self Damage, Weapon Danger Area Applications and Thermal Effects on Airborne Conventional Armament Stores and Equipment

Lot Information

Lot 1

Technical Support and Advice to UK MOD Stakeholders covering the following Air Weapon Safety Concepts; Airsystem Self Damage, Weapon Danger Area Applications and Thermal Effects on Airborne Conventional Armament Stores and Equipment

Options: One Year Contract with a further 3 one year options

Procurement Information

It is considered that the contract can be placed using the negotiated procedure without prior publication of a contract notice pursuant to Article 28(1)(e) of Directive 2009/81/EC (Regulation 16(1)(a)(ii) of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011) for technical reasons. The Technical reasons being that LMUKA are deemed to be the only competent and viable organisation within the UK market to carry out the technical work needed to meet the requirements. LMUKA have successfully met the requirement for the last 50 years and throughout this period LMUKA has built up a significant knowledge base, both in Suitably Qualified Experienced Personnel (SQEP) working the programme, and in auditable documentation, processes and retained data. It would take a significant period (10 years or more) for another organisation to build a comparable knowledge base.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e780
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007044-2025
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71356200 - Technical assistance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Feb 20251 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

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
Not specified
Postcode Area
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
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Lockheed Martin UK Ampthill

Further Information

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