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ADEWS/137: Sanson Two

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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08 Apr 2025 at 14:46

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract titled "ADEWS/137: Sanson Two" under the industry category of repair and maintenance services of military electronic systems. The contract, valued at £2.5 million, involves maintenance of the T102 Air Defence Radar located at RRH Portreath, UK. This procurement falls within the services category and was managed through a selective negotiation method, with the contract being signed on 8 April 2025. The procurement process included detailed award criteria focusing 60% on non-cost factors and 40% on cost. The contract spans four years, with options for two one-year extensions.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in defence and aerospace maintenance services, specifically those with expertise in radar and military electronic systems. Given the complexity of the technical and non-technical maintenance tasks, companies that can establish formal arrangements with the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) to access necessary intellectual property will be well-positioned to succeed. The awarded contract to Serco Limited demonstrates the Ministry of Defence's commitment to procuring specialised services to ensure optimal performance and management of their defence systems.

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Notice Title

ADEWS/137: Sanson Two

Notice Description

A single contract for a 4-year period (with 2x 1yr extension options) for 1st and 2nd line maintenance of the T102 Air Defence Radar based at RRH Portreath and additionally there are site maintenance responsibilities. The radar comprises a BAE Systems primary surveillance radar, Monopulse Secondary Surveillance Radar (MSSR), Mode S compatible radar. The Original Equipment Manufacturer British Aerospace is responsible for all 3rd and 4th line maintenance requirements. The site maintenance aspects cover technical tasks including both the Radar and other Air Battlespace Management/Air Traffic Management equipment which may require scheduled and unscheduled maintenance. There are also non-technical site management responsibilities. The contractor will adhere to all Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) arrangements in all aspects of the work. Where the contractor is not the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) the contractor is required to put in place formal arrangements with the OEM to access the technical data (intellectual property) necessary to support its contractual obligations.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ff0f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013750-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated with publication of a contract notice
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

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
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Apr 202510 months 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: Lewis Harvey-Samuel
Contact Email
lewis.harvey-samuel100@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

SERCO

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