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title: "LCMR Q-49 Support"
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# LCMR Q-49 Support

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-299a9c9a-e981-4f8e-9b16-56403af92a65

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## Summary

The UK Ministry of Defence has recently awarded a contract titled "LCMR Q-49 Support" for the in-service support of the Army's Q-49 Lightweight Counter Mortar Radar systems. This procurement process, classified under the CPV category of repair and maintenance services for security and defence materials, utilised a limited negotiated procedure as per Regulation 16 of the Defence and Security Public Contract Regulations 2011. The contract commences on 1 December 2021 and has a set duration of four years, with options to extend for two additional years, concluding potentially in 2027. The total contract value is £6,416,483, with delivery required across various regions including the North East, West Midlands, and South West of the United Kingdom.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in defence and maintenance services, particularly those with capabilities in support and repair of advanced military technologies. Companies with experience in radar systems, as well as those that specialise in defence logistics and engineering support, would be well-placed to leverage this contract's requirements. The sustained nature of the contract also creates avenues for long-term partnerships and contracts within the defence sector, which can significantly contribute to business growth.

## Notice

The Artillery Systems Delivery Team, which is part of the UK Ministry of Defence, have awarded a Contract to SRC, Inc, for in-service support (including in-depth repair services and the provision of testing and calibration services) of the Army's fleet of Q-49 Lightweight Counter Mortar Radar (LCMR) systems. The negotiated procedure was used under Regulation 16 of the Defence and Security Public Contract Regulations (DSPCR) 2011 for the LCMR Q-49 Support requirement. A Voluntary Transparency Notice was published on Defence Contracts Online and in the OJEU on 16 Sep 2020. The LCMR Q-49 Support Contract period of performance begins on 01 Dec 2021 and will cover the in-service support of LCMR for four years. The Contract has provision for two Option years to extend support from 2025 up to 2027.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ef29b33-6e39-4fdb-b6bc-01931ae4f5c3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2021 - 30 Nov 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,416,483 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £6,416,483 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS34 8JH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SRC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50600000 - Repair and maintenance services of security and defence materials

## Release History

- 28 Jan 2022 at 12:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ef29b33-6e39-4fdb-b6bc-01931ae4f5c3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ef29b33-6e39-4fdb-b6bc-01931ae4f5c3
  28th January 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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