--- 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" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ded523fa-2fb2-4181-9c14-3eb72d13e5ce" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ded523fa-2fb2-4181-9c14-3eb72d13e5ce" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ded523fa-2fb2-4181-9c14-3eb72d13e5ce.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ded523fa-2fb2-4181-9c14-3eb72d13e5ce.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2023-12-18" --- # 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 Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ded523fa-2fb2-4181-9c14-3eb72d13e5ce [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ded523fa-2fb2-4181-9c14-3eb72d13e5ce) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ded523fa-2fb2-4181-9c14-3eb72d13e5ce.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence is seeking in-service support for various navigation and bridge systems across naval platforms, including the Queen Elizabeth Class carrier. The contract, worth up to £50 million, will last for 10 years starting from December 1, 2024. The procurement method is a negotiated procedure without prior publication, with a tender deadline of January 8, 2024. This opportunity provided by the Ministry of Defence can benefit businesses involved in global navigation and positioning systems. Companies with expertise in providing in-service support for complex naval equipment and systems would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The procurement stage is currently in the tender phase, presenting a chance for businesses to engage in a long-term partnership with the Ministry of Defence. ## Notice Contract for continued in-service support of a range of equipment and systems which are integrated to form the Integrated Navigation Bridge System. This includes navigation radars; other sensors and navigational aids; emergency navigation and maritime distress systems; display consoles, workstations and indicators; and data distribution on the Queen Elizabeth Class (QEC) Carrier. This contract also includes legacy equipment such as Astute Ships Inertial Navigation System (ASINS), Mark 39 Gyros and the Vison Master 250 (VM250) Radar system which are standalone equipment fitted to Landing Platform Dock (LPD), P2000 and A-Class Platforms. Additional information: The Communications & Situational Awareness (CSA) Project Team within Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S), part of the UK Ministry of Defence, ("the Authority") intends to place a new support contract with Northrop Grumman UK Limited (NGUK) (company number 05989428) (the "Company") for continued in-service support of a range of equipment and systems which are integrated to form the Integrated Navigation Bridge System. This includes navigation radars; other sensors and navigational aids; emergency navigation and maritime distress systems; display consoles, workstations and indicators; and data distribution on the Queen Elizabeth Class (QEC) Carrier. This contract also includes legacy equipment such as Astute Ships Inertial Navigation System (ASINS), Mark 39 Gyros and the Vison Master 250 (VM250) Radar system which are standalone equipment fitted to Landing Platform Dock (LPD), P2000 and A-Class Platforms. In accordance with Regulation 4 of the Defence and Security Contracts (Amendment) (EU Exit) 2019 Regulations (SI 2019/697) this procurement falls to be regulated under the provisions of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 as amended (by SI 2019/697 and SI 2020/1450). Prior publication of a contract notice in the official Journal of the European Union is no longer appropriate. It is considered that the award of contract without prior publication of a contract notice in the UK e-notification service (as required by the relevant legislation) is lawful in accordance with regulation 16(1)(a)(ii) of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 for technical reasons. The QEC INBS contract will provide continued in-service support of the systems and equipment currently satisfied under the current CSA/3058 QEC INBS and Legacy Equipment Contract. This will include 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, obsolescence management and technical support. The QEC INBS contract has an estimated value of up to PS50 million (Fifty Million Pounds Sterling (ex VAT) and will have a term of 10 (ten) years to align with the Authority's obsolescence management plan and technical refreshes in respect of the equipment. It is considered that the QEC INBS contract can be placed with NGUK Limited as they are the owners of the Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) for key components and equipment and only supplier that can meet the technical requirements for the Contract. NGUK is the Design Authority and Original Equipment Manufacturer for much of the INBS and has the accumulated technical data and knowledge required to support the equipment in accordance with the technical requirements of the contract. Placing the QEC INBS contract with NGUK is critical to ensure the safety of personnel and the operational effectiveness of the platforms. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6852441b-b632-4259-9957-4b12f3354db2 | | 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 | 18 Dec 2023 | | Submission deadline | 8 Jan 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Dec 2024 - 30 Nov 2034 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £50,000,000 | | 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38112100 - Global navigation and positioning systems (GPS or equivalent) ## Release History - 18 Dec 2023 at 16:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6852441b-b632-4259-9957-4b12f3354db2 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6852441b-b632-4259-9957-4b12f3354db2 18th December 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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