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title: "QEC IFF Interim Support"
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# QEC IFF Interim Support

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3f3a0129-ee0e-4737-a954-924d2256e5ae

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## Summary

The public procurement process involved the MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, which issued a tender titled "QEC IFF Interim Support" for services related to the technical support of the Queen Elizabeth Class Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) system. The contract has a total value of £900,000 and is classified under radar services (CPV code: 35722000). The procurement was conducted through a limited negotiation procedure without prior publication, with the planned contract duration starting from 1st October 2021 and ending on 31st March 2023. The tender period ended on 23rd August 2021, and delivery is expected to occur in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in engineering and software support within the defence sector. Companies that possess specialised technical knowledge and capabilities related to radar systems, particularly those experienced in working with bespoke defence equipment, would be well-suited to participate in future similar tenders. As the existing provider holds a unique position, this contract may lead to new partnerships or opportunities in related areas of defence supply and support services.

## Notice

The Contractor shall provide technical advice (engineering and software) to the Authority and its representatives on in-service support issues for the QEC IFF System. The Contractor shall also carry out supplementary tasks as and when they are required through the Contract Tasking Mechanism.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2a6a61f-8fb9-4142-98ba-a7cd45f8feb3 |
| 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 | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2021 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £298,539 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £298,539 |
| 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 | BS3 1SG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Southville |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol South |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35722000 - Radar

## Release History

- 27 Jan 2022 at 11:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2a6a61f-8fb9-4142-98ba-a7cd45f8feb3
- 1 Jul 2021 at 11:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7aaee085-f7ee-4de1-8e73-ac42b2b052f7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2a6a61f-8fb9-4142-98ba-a7cd45f8feb3
  27th January 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7aaee085-f7ee-4de1-8e73-ac42b2b052f7
  1st July 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a83d10f5-f20a-4234-b3fd-b4db34eedf34
  DEFFORM 47
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fcbaf433-6b63-4391-b0a5-4ef8896318c0
  DEFFORM 47 Annex B - Compliance Matrix
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f5abf7f4-181f-4086-8bd4-b29df8a38a0b
  Terms and Conditions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bc727fa2-9245-4b48-b2f8-da59605a9990
  Contract Schedules
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a7a16e30-2352-43d8-81be-777e2d5bd7aa
  Annex A - Statement of Work
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/96a83dfe-f786-4d9e-bc82-6be7e58dfa56
  Annex B - Milestone Payment Plan
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c5f59020-6efe-420e-93ee-4defa80266e6
  Annex C - TAF
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/719fd503-5fec-49f4-b13e-b3c909cf45ca
  Annex D - Task Record
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/09aa6dac-0dfe-43b7-aa31-d8f2bd9c49ba
  Annex E - Government Furnished Assets
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4e9791ea-011d-48d1-be03-4e166fea9b69
  Annex F - DEFFORM 532
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0c44657d-a6cf-4d52-8d70-a900125e3fe5
  QEC IFF Terms and Conditions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8fb60c67-78c5-4150-8b35-96a7c818c7c4
  QEC IFF Contract Schedules
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1ec16a11-98d1-4b97-9c14-22c3a63dea15
  Annex A - Statement of Work
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/44c2d621-f74e-4c3a-95f6-a4a6e9b2f8c5
  Annex C - Tasking Authorisation Form
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f4ff4e99-d1d1-4b1d-a079-f88fcdf6d78a
  Annex D - Task Record
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/749c7c7d-9dbb-449b-a8e1-b7c4fd51d41f
  Annex E - Government Furnished Assets
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9eabf2d6-91cd-482e-8745-599e030e4fa6
  Annex F - DEFFORM 532
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a81f7c52-6055-42f9-9d98-d2aaef470141
  Annex B - Milestone Payment Plan

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