--- title: "In Service Support of Queen Elizabeth Class Integrated Navigation and Bridge Systems, and In Service Support for VM250 Radar, Astute Ships Inertial Navigation System, MK39 Gyroscope across Multiple Naval Platforms - Contract Award Notice" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9dc9aba8-f1ce-410e-8343-46151d18c3bc" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9dc9aba8-f1ce-410e-8343-46151d18c3bc" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9dc9aba8-f1ce-410e-8343-46151d18c3bc.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9dc9aba8-f1ce-410e-8343-46151d18c3bc.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2025-05-15" --- # In Service Support of Queen Elizabeth Class Integrated Navigation and Bridge Systems, and In Service Support for VM250 Radar, Astute Ships Inertial Navigation System, MK39 Gyroscope across Multiple Naval Platforms - Contract Award Notice Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9dc9aba8-f1ce-410e-8343-46151d18c3bc [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9dc9aba8-f1ce-410e-8343-46151d18c3bc) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9dc9aba8-f1ce-410e-8343-46151d18c3bc.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence has entered the award stage of a procurement process for the in-service support of various naval systems, including the Queen Elizabeth Class Integrated Navigation and Bridge Systems, and other critical navigation equipment across multiple naval platforms. This Single Source Qualifying Defence Contract has been awarded to Northrop Grumman UK Ltd. The procurement falls under the industry category of repair and maintenance services of warships, valued at £20,493,674, and it involves direct procurement through a single tender action (below threshold). The main locations for contract delivery are across the South East and South West regions of the United Kingdom, with the contract period running from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2035. Key dates include the award of the contract on 1st April 2025 and the publication of the award notice on 15th May 2025. This contract offers substantial business growth opportunities by securing a long-term engagement with the Ministry of Defence, a critical buyer in the defence sector. It is particularly suited for large businesses that specialise in high-tech defence technologies and maintenance services, given the complexity and scale of the equipment involved. Northrop Grumman UK Ltd's involvement underscores the potential for similar companies with expertise in naval systems and an established presence in the defence industry to compete for similar contracts. The provision of safety management, spares, and technical support alongside core equipment repairs signifies potential avenues for collaboration and expertise sharing among large-scale defence contractors. ## Notice Contract Award Notice published for reasons of transparency only. The Ministry of Defence has awarded a Single Source Qualifying Defence Contract to Northrop Grumman UK Ltd for In Service Support of Queen Elizabeth Class Integrated Navigation and Bridge Systems, and In Service Support for VM250 Radar, Astute Ships Inertial Navigation System, MK39 Gyroscope across Multiple Naval Platforms (QEC INBS). The Contract will include in service core support of the INBS Equipment and Legacy equipment. The in-service support includes safety management, spares provision, systems repairs, a range of supplementary support tasks and technical support. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9864415-3173-4fdf-96d6-8bb1cff8e19e | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Direct | | Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 May 2025 | | Submission deadline | 19 Jul 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 31 Mar 2025 | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2035 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £20,493,674 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £20,493,674 | | 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 | TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | NORTHROP GRUMMAN | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 50640000 - Repair and maintenance services of warships ## Release History - 15 May 2025 at 10:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9864415-3173-4fdf-96d6-8bb1cff8e19e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9864415-3173-4fdf-96d6-8bb1cff8e19e 15th May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/061c4ea8-72f3-45c5-aae3-987492e10fb9 n/a ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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