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title: "Probabilistic Risk Assessment Model Laser Safety Support"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02c144"
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# Probabilistic Risk Assessment Model Laser Safety Support

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02c144

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has completed a procurement process for the contract titled "Probabilistic Risk Assessment Model Laser Safety Support," valued at £1,675,201. This tender falls under the category of Research and Development services specifically related to security and defence materials. The procurement method was limited, employing an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, due to the unique technical capabilities required for this project. The award status is active, with Leonardo Ltd being the sole supplier, which reflects the project's highly specialised nature. The contract was signed on 21 May 2021 and is associated with the defence sector's ongoing needs.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in high-tech research and development, particularly those with capabilities in laser safety and risk assessment models. Although this specific tender has been awarded to Leonardo Ltd, businesses specialising in advanced engineering, defence technology, or those that can provide innovative solutions in safety and security might find future tenders arising from similar projects advantageous. Engagement with the Ministry of Defence could be beneficial for firms looking to expand their portfolio within the defence and security landscape.

## Notice

The contractor is required to develop new, and improve existing, laser safety models - including the laser Probabilistic Risk Assessment (PRA) tool - to support UK laser safety tools and the UK/US MOU Project arrangement programme. The contractor is further required to support the Military Laser Safety Team (MLST) as Subject Matter Experts (SME's) on laser Safety PRA at technical meetings in the UK and US.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Develop a suite of Probabilistic Risk Assessment Validation and Verification models necessary to use and develop the MATILDA software tool and additional Stray Laser Energy (SLE) module. Leonardo have access to the all previous iterations of the MATILDA tool and are the only contractor with the technical knowledge and experience necessary to modify the MATILDA programme. It is also not possible for a contractor other than Leonardo to develop the SLE Tool as the SLE Tool is a module which can only operate within the overarching MATILDA Tool.

### Procurement Information

It is considered that the Contract can be placed using the negotiated procedure without prior publication of a contract notice pursuant to Regulation 16(1)(a)(ii) of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 for technical reasons. The Contract can only be placed with Leonardo UK Ltd as they are the only supplier that has the knowledge and specific tools to have developed a suite of Probabilistic Risk Assessment Validation and Verification models necessary to use and develop the MATILDA software tool and additional Stray Laser Energy (SLE) module. Leonardo have access to the all previous iterations of the MATILDA tool and are the only contractor with the technical knowledge and experience necessary to modify the MATILDA programme. It is also not possible for a contractor other than Leonardo to develop the SLE Tool as the SLE Tool is a module which can only operate within the overarching MATILDA Tool.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014801-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 May 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 | £1,675,201 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | N/A |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LEONARDO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73400000 - Research and Development services on security and defence materials

## Release History

- 29 Jun 2021 at 10:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014801-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.des.mod.uk

## Provenance

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