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title: "Queen Elizabeth Class (QEC) Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) Interim Support Phase 2"
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# Queen Elizabeth Class (QEC) Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) Interim Support Phase 2

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-47ffa438-f0e4-47d4-a5df-68e85d53c38f

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for the support of Queen Elizabeth Class (QEC) Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) to Leonardo UK Ltd. The contract, titled "Queen Elizabeth Class (QEC) Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) Interim Support Phase 2," is for a duration of 3 years with a potential 1-year extension. The procurement method used was a selective competitive procedure with negotiation. The contract value is £1,595,975 GBP, and the tender period ended on 26th June 2024, with a contract period running from 27th June 2024 to 31st March 2027. The buying organisation, MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, is located in Bristol, England, and the industry category is Radar.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in radar systems or related services to compete for providing support to the QEC IFF system. Companies with expertise in radar technology, surveillance systems, and defence equipment are well-suited to participate in this tender process. Given the nature of the procurement stage and method, businesses experienced in competitive negotiations and service provision within defence industries would be best positioned to engage successfully in this contracting opportunity.

## Notice

The Secretary of State for Defence (the Authority), through the Surface Ships Combat Systems Group (SSCSG) Project Team within Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) has placed a 3-year contract, with a 1-year option period for a maximum duration of 4 years, with Leonardo UK Ltd. for the Support of Queen Elizabeth Class (QEC) Identification Friend or Foe (IFF). QEC IFF is a secondary surveillance radar system fitted to the two ships in the QEC. It forms part of the QEC Mission System and contributes towards situational awareness, identification and Air Traffic Control operations within both vessels. The Authority's VTN detailing the reasons for the single source award was published on the Defence Sourcing Portal (DSP) on 13/11/2023.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a451ebf-ca4c-442a-ad70-e1b366e3deb4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | 26 Jun 2024 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,595,975 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,595,975 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## 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

- 2 Jul 2024 at 09:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a451ebf-ca4c-442a-ad70-e1b366e3deb4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a451ebf-ca4c-442a-ad70-e1b366e3deb4
  2nd July 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f2b1c60a-6e55-478a-98c3-3a65fa8db4a1

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