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title: "708621450 - British LAIRCM In Service Support (BLISS) IV Contract Award Notice"
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# 708621450 - British LAIRCM In Service Support (BLISS) IV Contract Award Notice

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c51f6270-417a-4270-9446-61267aa2b22f

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a four-year contract worth £39.2 million to Northrup Grumman for the in-service support and Post Design Services of Large Aircraft Infra-Red Counter-Measure (LAIRCM) Block 10. This contract, which includes repair, maintenance, technical engineering support, training, and associated spares provision, is classified under the industry category of aircraft repair services. The contract period is from 1st January 2025 to 31st December 2028, with services to be delivered across various locations including the UK, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and more. The procurement method used was a single tender action, completed on 20th December 2024, qualifying the process as a direct award under a below-threshold single tender action.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in aerospace technology, engineering support, and aircraft maintenance. Companies that specialise in providing technical expertise, repair services, and advanced aircraft countermeasure systems would find this contract especially beneficial. While the contract was directly awarded to a large-scale supplier, it may also highlight potential subcontracting opportunities or future needs in related sectors that SMEs and other companies could explore for business growth.

## Notice

Air Platform Systems Delivery Team (APS DT), part of the Ministry of Defence ("the Authority"), has placed a four-year contract with Northrup Grumman for the in-service support and Post Design Services of Large Aircraft Infra-Red Counter-Measure (LAIRCM) Block 10 ("the Contract") including repair, maintenance, technical engineering support, training, and associated spares provision.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7a5f591-06e8-4b15-9850-ac34fe8a6a9a |
| 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 | 23 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £39,200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £39,200,000 |
| 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 |
| 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 | NORTHRUP GRUMMAN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50211200 - Aircraft repair services

## Release History

- 23 Jan 2025 at 16:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7a5f591-06e8-4b15-9850-ac34fe8a6a9a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7a5f591-06e8-4b15-9850-ac34fe8a6a9a
  23rd January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/511dfba0-a40d-40ff-b2fe-17701efeef36
  British LAIRCM In Service Support (BLISS) IV VTN

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