--- title: "ADEWS/091 Air Defence Flight Checking" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4cdcc1f6-121b-433d-b806-de360b82d429" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4cdcc1f6-121b-433d-b806-de360b82d429" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4cdcc1f6-121b-433d-b806-de360b82d429.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4cdcc1f6-121b-433d-b806-de360b82d429.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, DE&S MAT STRAT, AIR DEFENCE & ELECTRONIC WARFARE SYSTEMS" published: "2019-12-16" --- # ADEWS/091 Air Defence Flight Checking Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, DE&S MAT STRAT, AIR DEFENCE & ELECTRONIC WARFARE SYSTEMS Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4cdcc1f6-121b-433d-b806-de360b82d429 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4cdcc1f6-121b-433d-b806-de360b82d429) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4cdcc1f6-121b-433d-b806-de360b82d429.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence, DE&S Mat Strat, Air Defence & Electronic Warfare Systems is currently engaged in a selective tender process for the contract titled "ADEWS/091 Air Defence Flight Checking", which falls under the services category, specifically focused on air defence radar and military defence services. Located in Bedford, UK, this procurement has a total value of £1,945,000 and is set to run for a contract period from 1st June 2020 to 31st May 2025, with an initial tender deadline of 20th January 2020. The procurement is advertised through the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU) and targeted towards small and medium enterprises, though specific criteria will determine tender selections. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in military electronic systems and air defence services, particularly those that are classified as small or medium enterprises (SMEs). Companies capable of providing comprehensive flight checking services across multiple Air Defence Radar locations will find this contract particularly relevant. The selective nature of the procurement process allows firms with the appropriate expertise and security measures to effectively compete for this long-term contract, thereby aiding their growth and expanding their operational capabilities in the defence sector. ## Notice Other additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.The Authority reserves the right to amend any condition related to security of information to reflect any changes in national law or government policy. If any contract documents are accompanied by instructions on safeguarding classified information (e.g. a Security Aspects Letter), the Authority reserves the right to amend the terms of these instructions to reflect any changes in national law or government policy, whether in respect of the applicable protective marking scheme, specific protective markings given, the aspects to which any protective marking applies, or otherwise. The link below to the Gov.uk website provides information on the Government Security Classification. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-security-classifications Advertising Regime OJEU:- This contract opportunity is published in the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU),the MoD Defence Contracts Bulletin and www.contracts.mod.uk Air Defence Flight Checking Contract - The contract will be for a duration of 3 years with the option of two further 12 month extensions. The contract is for the provision of Air Defence Flight checking - Flight checking will be required to cover the following AD Radar locations in Benbecula, Buchan, Brizlee Wood, Portreath, Saxa Vord, Staxton Wold, Trimingham, Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier and search for the notice with reference 'UK-Bedford: Test and Evaluation of military electronic systems.'. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/391f0589-ac68-40dc-8c6b-9a36d77b06c1 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Dec 2019 | | Submission deadline | 20 Jan 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 May 2020 - 31 May 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,945,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, DE&S MAT STRAT, AIR DEFENCE & ELECTRONIC WARFARE SYSTEMS | | Locality | BEDFORD | | Post town | Stevenage | | Postcode | SG16 6DN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH25 Central Bedfordshire | | Local authority | Central Bedfordshire | | Electoral ward | Clifton, Henlow & Langford | | Westminster constituency | Hitchin | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services ### Codes - 35723000 - Air defence radar - 73436000 - Test and evaluation of military electronic systems - 75221000 - Military defence services ## Release History - 16 Dec 2019 at 09:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/391f0589-ac68-40dc-8c6b-9a36d77b06c1 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/391f0589-ac68-40dc-8c6b-9a36d77b06c1 16th December 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-security-classifications ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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