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In Service Support of Queen Elizabeth Class Integrated Navigation and Bridge Systems, and In Service Support for VM250 Radar, Astute Ships Inertial Navigation System, MK39 Gyroscope across Multiple Naval Platforms (QEC INBS).

Ministry of Defence

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15 May 2025 at 12:07

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence in Bristol, United Kingdom, has completed a procurement process to award a contract for the in-service support of several navigation and radar systems across multiple naval platforms, notably the Queen Elizabeth Class. The tender, classified under "Repair and maintenance services of warships," falls within the defence industry category. Northrop Grumman UK Ltd has been awarded the contract through a limited procurement method, specifically negotiated without the publication of a contract notice, due to technical reasons that prevent competition. This supporting contract is worth approximately £204,936,740 and was signed on 1st April 2025; it covers a period of 10 years, providing services from spare parts provision to complex system repairs and additional technical tasks.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses within the defence services and military maintenance industries, particularly those with expertise in high-stakes engineering and warfare technology. Although limited in scope for new entrants due to the lack of competition in this particular procurement, businesses capable of providing specialised technical solutions or auxiliary support to Northrop Grumman may find avenues for collaboration. Companies with experience in defence-related contracts, especially those focusing on naval systems, or that possess specialised skills in safety management, technical support, and complex equipment maintenance, will be well-placed to engage in future tenders of this nature within the UK defence sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

In Service Support of Queen Elizabeth Class Integrated Navigation and Bridge Systems, and In Service Support for VM250 Radar, Astute Ships Inertial Navigation System, MK39 Gyroscope across Multiple Naval Platforms (QEC INBS).

Notice Description

Contract Award Notice published for reasons of transparency only. The Ministry of Defence has awarded a Single Source Qualifying Defence Contract to Northrop Grumman UK Ltd for In Service Support of Queen Elizabeth Class Integrated Navigation and Bridge Systems, and In Service Support for VM250 Radar, Astute Ships Inertial Navigation System, MK39 Gyroscope across Multiple Naval Platforms (QEC INBS). The Contract will include in service core support of the INBS Equipment and Legacy equipment. The in-service support includes safety management, spares provision, systems repairs, a range of supplementary support tasks and technical support.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05143b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021670-2025
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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50640000 - Repair and maintenance services of warships

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£204,936,740 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Apr 20251 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
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Northrop Grumman UK Ltd

Further Information

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