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title: "701553383 - JES/00138 - ARDENT WOLF"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02a958"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE (DEFENCE EQUIPMENT & SUPPORT)"
published: "2021-04-22"
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# 701553383 - JES/00138 - ARDENT WOLF

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE (DEFENCE EQUIPMENT & SUPPORT)  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02a958

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence (Defence Equipment & Support) is planning a procurement process for the project titled "701553383 - JES/00138 - ARDENT WOLF," which falls under the industry category of Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition, and Reconnaissance. This procurement involves the provision of a new Maritime Communications Electronic Support Measures capability for Type 23 frigates, with a planned contract duration of six years. A market engagement brief is scheduled for virtual attendance on 17th May 2021, with an expression of interest required by 10th May 2021. Key procurement activities include the release of a Contract Notice in June 2021, an Invitation to Negotiate in August 2021, and the anticipated Contract Award in April 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for companies involved in providing electronic warfare systems, radar technology, and electronic intelligence systems. Businesses with capabilities in Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS) products and those holding UK SC clearance can compete effectively in this procurement process. The planned market engagement brief will offer potential suppliers insights into the project's requirements, allowing them to tailor their proposals accordingly and strengthen their position in the competitive landscape of defence equipment provisioning.

## Notice

The Authority has a potential requirement for the delivery and in-service support of a new Maritime Communications Electronic Support Measures (CESM) capability being fitted to the Type 23 frigates, that will provide Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition and Reconnaissance. ARDENT WOLF will replace the current CESM capability on the Type 23 frigates. The proposed solution will need to consist mostly of a readily available Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS) product that is at a high Technical Readiness Level (TRL). The planned contractual duration is six (6) years. The Authority is holding a Market engagement brief for interested suppliers where further details regarding the project will be briefed. The market engagement brief will be held virtually on Monday 17th May 2021 (full details will be provided to approved attendees). Please note, attendance is limited to a maximum of two (2) employees per Company and only one (1) division of a Company. All attendees will need to have UK SC clearance as a minimum to attend this Market engagement brief. If you would like to attend the market engagement brief, please express your interest via email to Kate.French103@mod.gov.uk. Interested parties should respond no later than 17:00 BST Monday 10th May 2021 and provide the following details: - The names of the employees who are nominated to attend. - E-mail address and contact telephone number (for each individual). - Security Clearance level held (for each individual). - Security Clearance details (to be provided by the Company security officer). The Authority reserves the right to take a discretionary view for responses received after this period. In addition, the Authority reserves the right to restrict or refuse attendance where deemed appropriate to do so. The Authority reserves the right to hold further individual (1-2-1) sessions with parties which participate in the market engagement brief, to understand the industrial landscape and potential solutions. Following the market engagement brief, the Authority anticipates launching the procurement by advertising a Contract Notice. Prospective suppliers will be required to hold UK List X status at Contract Award. Tenderers will be required to hold a minimum of SC clearance to have access to the PQQ and ITN documentation. Before you apply to attend the Market engagement brief, please consider your ability to meet these requirements. The Authority may at its sole discretion amend and/ or cancel this early market engagement/ subsequent procurement process or withdraw this PIN at any time for any reason. No contractual rights express or implied arise out of this notice. Indicative time frames for the procurement (subject to confirmation/ change by the Authority): Contract Notice & Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ): June 21 Invitation to Negotiate (ITN): Aug 21 Contract Award: April 22

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008679-2021 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

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

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE (DEFENCE EQUIPMENT & SUPPORT) |
| 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 | TLK1 Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

### Codes

- 35720000 - Intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition and reconnaissance
- 35721000 - Electronic intelligence system
- 35722000 - Radar
- 35730000 - Electronic warfare systems and counter measures

## Release History

- 22 Apr 2021 at 21:55 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008679-2021

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