Award

CMWS AAR-57, ALQ-157 and ALE 47 In Service Support

DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

24 Sep 2025 at 14:13

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Planning

21 May 2025 at 14:41

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "CMWS AAR-57, ALQ-157 and ALE 47 In Service Support" contract is facilitated by Defence Equipment and Support, a central government public authority based in Bristol, United Kingdom. It falls under the industry category of defence and security services, focusing on military defence services. The procurement process's latest stage is the award stage, with a contract valued at approximately £56 million excluding VAT, for a period starting from 1st February 2028 to 31st January 2032, with an option to extend for a further two years. This direct award contract has been granted to BAE Systems, due to technical reasons, as BAE is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for the systems, and is currently integral to their maintenance and support to ensure continued operational validity.

This tender offers significant opportunities for BAE Systems, highlighting how specialised knowledge in defence systems can create business growth through exclusive contracts. The contract’s reliance on technical expertise and existing infrastructure by BAE demonstrates a clear path for large enterprises with specialised capabilities to secure long-term service contracts in the defence sector. With the requirement for in-service support, maintenance, and procurement of spares for critical military systems, companies possessing unique technical data and manufacturing expertise related to such security and defence materials are best suited for such strategic partnerships. Although this particular contract with Defence Equipment and Support is directly awarded to BAE Systems, the ongoing demand for high-security standard compliance and bespoke system integration into military platforms underlines the potential value of businesses developing niche skills in similar high-stakes industries.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CMWS AAR-57, ALQ-157 and ALE 47 In Service Support

Notice Description

Program Managmenet, Repairs including material purchases, Technical Support, Procurment of spares & ground support equipment and Tasking for CMWS, ALQ 157 and ALE47 & M157 CMDS inc Post Design Services

Procurement Information

Defensive Aids Delivery Team, part of the Ministry of Defence ("the Authority"), intends to enter into a contract with BAE Systems Ltd ("BAE") for the through-life support of ALE-47/M-147 Countermeasures Dispensing System (CMDS), ALQ-157 Infrared Countermeasure System, and AN/AAR-57 Common Missile Warning System (CMWS) including maintenance, technical engineering support, training, procurement in support of ALE-47/M-147 Countermeasures Dispensing System (CMDS), ALQ-157 Infrared Countermeasure System and AN/AAR-57 Common Missile Warning System (CMWS) and associated spares provision. These systems are mandated as Theatre Entry Standard (TES) equipment, used across several platforms in line with customer requirements. The length of the new contract will be four years with a two year option (4+2). The approximate value of the Contract is estimated to be PS56 million ex VAT including the exercise of the option years. In accordance with Section 41(1)(a) of the Procurement Act 2023 (the "Act"), the Authority intends to rely on the Single Supplier direct award justification, as set out in Paragraph 6 of Schedule 5 of the Act, to award a public contract directly to BAE, a supplier that is not an excluded supplier. It is considered that a Direct Award is permissible under the Act on the basis that, due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, only BAE can carry out the services and there are no alternatives to those goods, services or works. Only BAE can supply the services for the following reasons: BAE is the OEM for all three systems, ALE-47/M-147 Countermeasures Dispensing System (CMDS), ALQ-157 Infrared Countermeasure System and AN/AAR-57 Common Missile Warning System (CMWS) and are currently providing in-service support including maintenance. Only BAE has the necessary technical information to be able to perform this requirement. Their continued technical expertise, technical data and manufacturing expertise is necessary to ensure that the system remains fully operational and compliant with evolving threat environments. ALE-47/M-147 Countermeasures Dispensing System (CMDS), ALQ-157 Infrared Countermeasure System and AN/AAR-57 Common Missile Warning System (CMWS) is integrated into specific aircraft platforms, with bespoke configurations tailored to each platform's operational requirements. BAE is the only supplier with the detailed technical information necessary to ensure seamless integration and compatibility with existing systems. ALE-47/M-147 Countermeasures Dispensing System (CMDS), ALQ-157 Infrared Countermeasure System and AN/AAR-57 Common Missile Warning System (CMWS) is a safety-critical system, and any modifications or maintenance must comply with stringent airworthiness and safety standards. BAE, as the OEM, is the only supplier with the relevant technical information and system expertise to be able to ensure safety/airworthiness requirements are met. Accordingly, due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, BAE is considered as the only supplier that can provide the services and there are no reasonable alternatives to those services as required by the Authority. The contract will not be awarded to an excluded or excludable supplier, a Contract Award Notice and Contract Details Notice will follow in accordance with Procurement Act 2023. Risk Assessment Ref: RAR-250814A03 Cyber Risk Profile: Low

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051b8e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059338-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

50600000 - Repair and maintenance services of security and defence materials

75221000 - Military defence services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£42,158,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£56,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
21 May 2025Expired
Award Date
24 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2028 - 31 Jan 2032 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT
Contact Name
Rhys Davies
Contact Email
rhys.davies273@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

BAE SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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