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title: "The Supply of Spares and Repairs for AHG(3), U/UHF Aerials and HF Aerials Equipment"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-029e33"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2021-06-07"
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# The Supply of Spares and Repairs for AHG(3), U/UHF Aerials and HF Aerials Equipment

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-029e33

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has recently awarded a contract titled "The Supply of Spares and Repairs for AHG(3), U/UHF Aerials and HF Aerials Equipment," finalised on 4th June 2021. This procurement falls under the industry category of repair and maintenance services, specifically focused on military equipment. The contract, valued at approximately £4,205,816.03, is part of a limited procurement method executed through negotiation without the prior publication of a contract notice. D+M Systems and Test Ltd has been selected as the supplier, reflecting the specialised nature of the services required in this domain.

This procurement process opens significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in repair and maintenance of defence-related equipment. Firms with capabilities in providing technical support, servicing military technology, or those that manufacture compatible parts would be well-suited to engage in future tenders in this sector. The ongoing demand for sophisticated aerial systems means companies with relevant expertise and experience could potentially benefit from similar contracts in the future, particularly in support roles or as subcontractors to established suppliers like D+M Systems and Test Ltd.

## Notice

The AHG(3) Multi Aerial Project Team, part of the Combat Systems Delivery Team (CSDT) within the Submarine Delivery Agency (SDA), has awarded a new contract for the Supply of Spares and Repairs for AHG(3) and Multi Aerials with D+M Systems and Test Ltd.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The AHG(3) Multi Aerial Project Team, part of the Combat Systems Delivery Team (CSDT) within the Submarine Delivery Agency (SDA), proposes to raise a new contract for the Supply of Spares and Repairs for AHG(3) and Multi Aerials with D+M Systems and Test Ltd.

### Procurement Information

The AHG(3) Multi Aerial Project Team, part of the Combat Systems Delivery Team (CSDT) within the Submarine Delivery Agency (SDA), proposes to raise a new contract for the Supply of Spares and Repairs for AHG(3) and Multi Aerials with D+M Systems and Test Ltd. The existing contract with D+M Systems and Test Ltd expires on the 31st March 2021 and a new contract is planned to start on the 1st April 2021. The new contract will have a 5-year duration and be will be a Qualifying Defence Contract under the Single Source Contract Regulations. This contract will be placed using the negotiated procedure without prior publication 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 on the grounds of technical reasons. D+M Systems and Test Ltd is the only economic operator in the market able to provide the required support as it is the original designer and manufacturer of the Buoyant Wire Aerial (BWA) AHG(3), Antenna Outfit ALV and Antenna Outfit ALZ, is the Design Authority and has designed, manufactured and supported the current In-Service stock holdings in excess of 30+ years. It is therefore the only economic provider that has the proprietary technical information and specification relating to these products. The technical information and specifications include: * Engineering Drawings Packs - Design working drawings, including general assembly drawings, sub assembly drawings, detailed assembly drawings and detail drawings and Specification information of the BWA (AHG(3), Antenna Outfit ALV and Antenna Outfit ALZ * Testing Procedures - D+M Systems and Test Ltd have their own in-house testing facility, where they have the necessary SQEP which includes the unique competencies (Knowledge, Skills, Attitude) and technical specialism required to support through testing the BWA (AHG(3), Antenna Outfit ALV and Antenna Outfit ALZ following refurbishment and repair. On this basis, D+M Systems and Test Ltd are the only provider that have the technical expertise to complete the necessary and in progress performance improvements, testing and calibration and regular fault-finding activities required under this contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012735-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated without publication of a contract notice |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £9,483,816 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | N/A |
| 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 | D+M SYSTEMS AND TEST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 7 Jun 2021 at 21:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012735-2021
- 22 Mar 2021 at 22:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005826-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/submarine-delivery-agency

## Provenance

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