Planning

JSENS/00214 Giraffe 1X Contractor logistic support

DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT

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Planning

12 Jun 2025 at 07:39

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by Defence Equipment and Support, involves the "JSENS/00214 Giraffe 1X Contractor Logistic Support" project, aimed at providing contractor logistics support for the Giraffe 1X Radar system, including training, helpdesk, and spares. Falling under the industry category of Radar (CPV 35722000), this procurement is valued at £12,000,000 (gross £15,000,000) and is planned to occur in Bristol, United Kingdom (region UKK12). This process is currently in the planning stage, with a contract period slated to begin on 1st October 2025 and conclude on 31st March 2029. The procurement is categorised as goods and is structured as above threshold, ensuring compliance with legislation 2023/54 under UKPGA.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in logistics and radar support services, particularly those capable of providing comprehensive contractor logistics and technical support. Companies with expertise in radar technologies and a strong operational base in logistics would greatly benefit from participating in this process. The long-term contract duration offers substantial business growth potential, fostering sustained engagement and revenue generation over a period of nearly four years, with the Defence Equipment and Support department being a central government authority offering reliable partnership opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

JSENS/00214 Giraffe 1X Contractor logistic support

Notice Description

Contractor Logistics Support for Giraffe 1X Radar in comprising training, helpdesk, spares support.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05472d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031726-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

CPV Codes

35722000 - Radar

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£12,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
12 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
desjsens-comrcl-dsp@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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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