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title: "Procurement of One (1) PFMTF (Pre Flight Message Test Facility) Rig and Two (2) STF (System Test Facility) Rig"
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# Procurement of One (1) PFMTF (Pre Flight Message Test Facility) Rig and Two (2) STF (System Test Facility) Rig

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, HELICOPTERS, APACHE PROJECT TEAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6b3b5cc4-410a-48ea-b76b-8a21f7051ccd

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the UK Ministry of Defence's Helicopters Apache Project Team, which has awarded a contract for the procurement of one Pre-Flight Message Test Facility (PFMTF) rig and two System Test Facility (STF) rigs. This tender falls under the category of electronic warfare systems and countermeasures, and the contract is valued at £16 million. The procurement stage has reached the award phase, with the contract expected to commence on 1st June 2020 and run until 31st December 2024. The tender period concluded on 24th November 2019, with the primary delivery address located in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialised in defence manufacturing and electronic warfare systems to engage with a major governmental contract. Companies with experience in high-tech goods and defence capabilities could find this contract particularly suited to their expertise. As the contracting authority has opted for a single-source approach, it indicates a clear direction towards a specific supplier, yet it can also inspire other businesses to seek opportunities in related projects within the defence sector, especially for those capable of meeting stringent technical requirements.

## Notice

The Apache PT, part of UK Ministry of Defence ("MoD"), intends to place a single source, Qualifying Defence Contract (QDC) with Leonardo MW Ltd by May 2020 to manufacture a UK Apache AH 64E Pre-Flight Message Test Facility (PFMTF) rig. This Contract will be placed using the Negotiated Procedure Without Prior Publication of a Contract Notice pursuant to Article 28(1)(e) of Directive 2009/81/EC (Regulation 16(1) (a) (ii) of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations (2011) for technical reasons. The Authority has a requirement for one (1) x PFMTF rig to allow a fully worldwide operational DAS (Defensive Aids System). Alongside this a need to test repairs and conduct function/fault analysis whilst in-service through a STF (System Test Facility). The DAS is a Military Commercial off the Shelf item that feeds into the flight management system. The Contract award will be based on a 54-month contracting period (18-month manufacturing including a 36-month telephone support package). 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-Bristol: Electronic warfare systems and counter measures.'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c20cd9c-2d79-4562-947d-86594c3b4d48 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Dec 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Nov 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Nov 2019 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2020 - 31 Dec 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £16,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £16,000,000 |
| 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, HELICOPTERS, APACHE PROJECT TEAM |
| 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35730000 - Electronic warfare systems and counter measures

## Release History

- 6 Dec 2019 at 08:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c20cd9c-2d79-4562-947d-86594c3b4d48

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c20cd9c-2d79-4562-947d-86594c3b4d48
  6th December 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier

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