--- title: "Voluntary Transparency Notice- APS/048 Common Missile Warning System" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-92a179c3-3fb8-43c3-8ba0-238e9b179a1f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-92a179c3-3fb8-43c3-8ba0-238e9b179a1f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-92a179c3-3fb8-43c3-8ba0-238e9b179a1f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-92a179c3-3fb8-43c3-8ba0-238e9b179a1f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2024-08-20" --- # Voluntary Transparency Notice- APS/048 Common Missile Warning System Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-92a179c3-3fb8-43c3-8ba0-238e9b179a1f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-92a179c3-3fb8-43c3-8ba0-238e9b179a1f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-92a179c3-3fb8-43c3-8ba0-238e9b179a1f.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence (MOD), through its Air Platform Systems Delivery Team, has initiated a procurement process for the through-life support of the AN/AAR-57 Common Missile Warning System (CMWS) and AN/ALQ 157. The contract, valued at £15 million, is focused on repair, maintenance, technical engineering support, training, and associated spares provision. Located in the South West of the United Kingdom, this procurement falls under the "services" category, specifically "Repair and maintenance services" (CPV: 50000000). The tender is currently in the 'Tender' stage, with the tender period ending on 3 September 2024, and the contract period running from 1 February 2025 to 31 January 2028. The procurement method is a limited, negotiated procedure without prior publication due to the unique technical and safety requirements met only by BAE Systems (BAES). This tender can create significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in military systems support, particularly those with experience in missile warning systems and related technical services. Given the specific technical knowledge required, businesses with established skills in advanced engineering support, training, and spares provision will be well-suited to compete. It is especially advantageous for organisations holding OEM and DAOS approval like BAES, ensuring compliance with the MOD's safety and technical competency requirements. Although the opportunity is not explicitly aimed at small or voluntary sector enterprises, it represents a substantial contract for those in the defence industry. ## Notice Air Platform Systems Delivery Team (APS DT), part of the Ministry of Defence ("the Authority"), intends to enter into a three-year contract extension with BAE Systems (BAES) for the through-life support of AN/AAR-57 Common Missile Warning System (CMWS) ("the Contract"). This includes repair, maintenance, technical engineering support, training, and associated spares provision; and for the through-life support of AN/ALQ 157 ("the Contract") for technical engineering support and post-design services. BAES are the OEM and the Design Approved Organisation Scheme (DAOS) approved organisation for both AN/AAR-57 CMWS and AN/ALQ 157. Only BAES have sufficient access to technical and safety information, and competency to provide the safety assurance APS DT requires. BAES are also the only organisation with the necessary technical knowledge and experience to provide the required repair, technical support, and post-design services. In addition, a key requirement for APS DT from a Design Organisation is to produce the "DO Safety Assessment and Report". The Authority has determined this single source contract is excluded from Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 under Regulation 7(1)(a) in conjunction with Regulation 6(3A) (a). Additional information: Previous Contract Finder Notice: https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/c74c6031-6cb6-40b3-925c-e2967cd1fc15 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13214453-5d49-478c-9056-ba007bf2ea29 | | Notice type | Tender 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 | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Aug 2024 | | Submission deadline | 3 Sep 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Feb 2025 - 31 Jan 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £15,000,000 | | 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 | | 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) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services ## Release History - 20 Aug 2024 at 14:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13214453-5d49-478c-9056-ba007bf2ea29 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13214453-5d49-478c-9056-ba007bf2ea29 20th August 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/c74c6031-6cb6-40b3-925c-e2967cd1fc15 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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