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title: "Project ASPARKLE Contract Award"
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# Project ASPARKLE Contract Award

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-68e27650-759f-4ba9-a65d-d1c996c1e245

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has awarded the "Project ASPARKLE Contract" in the electronic warfare systems and countermeasures industry category. This award was finalised on 31 January 2022, with a total contract value of £38,269,854. The contract runs from 31 January 2022 until 31 December 2025. The procurement process utilised a competitive procedure with negotiation, which fell outside the scope of the usual public procurement regulations due to the sensitive nature of the project.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses involved in providing specialised services within the defence sector, particularly in electronic warfare and related technologies. Companies that possess the expertise and capability to meet the high-security requirements outlined in the contract would be well-suited to compete. With the Ministry of Defence as a buyer, suppliers in this realm can leverage this contract to establish long-term relationships and enhance their market presence.

## Notice

Contract Award Notice for Project ASPARKLE Additional information: Project ASPARKLE Exemption and Transparency: Project ASPARKLE was granted a DefSy exemption from advertising in the OJEU under Regulation 7(1)(a) of the DSPCR in conjunction with Article 346 (1)(a) Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU) due to its classification of SECRET UK EYES ONLY on 30 August 2017. A full advertising exemption was granted on 5 January 2018 due to the SECRET nature of the requirement causing the Delivery Team to be unable to publish a meaningful advert. Due to the DefSy exemption of project ASPARKLE under Article 346 (1)(a) TFEU, the procurement activity will not be conducted in accordance with DSPCR. However, the procurement will follow MOD and DE&S commercial policy. For the avoidance of doubt, it has been stated in all documentation issued to Tenderers that this procurement is not being conducted under the DSPCR.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b4726a2-505f-422f-947f-3edda2e9fd3b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Competitive procedure with negotiation (non-OJEU) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jan 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 Jan 2022 - 31 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £38,269,854 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £38,269,854 |
| 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

- 35730000 - Electronic warfare systems and counter measures

## Release History

- 2 Mar 2022 at 10:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b4726a2-505f-422f-947f-3edda2e9fd3b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b4726a2-505f-422f-947f-3edda2e9fd3b
  2nd March 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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