--- title: "ESND - Provision of Electronic Counter Measures (ECM)" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02e03f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02e03f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02e03f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02e03f.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE" published: "2021-09-13" --- # ESND - Provision of Electronic Counter Measures (ECM) Buyer: FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02e03f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02e03f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02e03f.json) ## Summary The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) is actively seeking suppliers for the provision of Electronic Counter Measures (ECM) systems, with a tender title of "ESND - Provision of Electronic Counter Measures (ECM)." This procurement falls under the goods category in the electronic warfare industry, specifically focusing on systems manufactured within the UK. The tender period began recently and submissions are due by 12th October 2021. Interested bidders should note that the procurement method is selective, and the anticipated contract duration is five years, with options for renewal extending it by an additional two to three years. This tender presents significant opportunities for UK manufacturers specialising in advanced ECM equipment, particularly those with experience supplying NATO forces and holding UK List X status. Companies that can provide modular, upgradeable systems capable of operating across a frequency range of 20Mhz to 6Ghz, and demonstrate previous successful integrations in civilian armoured vehicles, will be well-positioned to compete. The requirement for ongoing support and integration with existing communications systems further highlights the demand for established suppliers with a proven track record in technology readiness. ## Notice The FCDO seeks to engage with UK ECM equipment manufacturers who have developed and are currently manufacturing next generation commercial off the shelf (COTS) ECM equipment in the UK. Engagement is requested from UK companies that hold UK List X status and who are currently manufacturing next generation ECM equipment at a technology readiness level (TRL) of 8 (TRL 8 - actual technology completed and qualified through test and demonstration). The FCDO utilises ECM in some operational environments in civilian armoured vehicles (CAV) and is seeking to engage with suppliers of ECM systems to replace the current capability with a next generation ECM system, which must meet the following criteria: 1. The ECM System must be UK manufactured. 2. The capability must be evergreen. It must be modular and upgradeable to facilitate capability uplift in the face of new or emerging threats. 3. The system must be able to operate within a frequency range of 20Mhz to 6Ghz and be extendible should the FCDO wish to add additional modules to increase the system capability beyond 6Ghz if required. 4. The ECM systems must be designed using open architecture protocols and standards. 5. The system must be reconfigurable and programmable within the area of operations to implement an appropriate threat response to defeat existing or new threat systems. 6. It is desirable for the system be able to detect and log threat frequency equipment activation events when the system is in operation (providing inhibition) and record these events by frequency and GPS location to assist in developing a location specific threat map. Information should be able to be viewed post mission with generic or supplier provided digital mapping software. 7. The supplier must have a pedigree in the supply of ECM systems to NATO countries and be able to evidence previous installations in CAVs and the integration of other vehicle systems such as radio communications and tracking equipment. 8. The supplier will be required to integrate and maintain the ECM system and FCDO CAV communications and tracking systems for a minimum of 5 years and have a pedigree in supporting their systems in a similar manner. 9. The supplier must be prepared to have their ECM system independently assessed for technical capability at no cost to the FCDO. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The FCDO utilises ECM in some operational environments in civilian armoured vehicles (CAV) and is seeking to engage with suppliers of ECM systems to replace the current capability with a next generation ECM system, which must meet the following criteria: 1. The ECM System must be UK manufactured. 2. The capability must be evergreen. It must be modular and upgradeable to facilitate capability uplift in the face of new or emerging threats. 3. The system must be able to operate within a frequency range of 20Mhz to 6Ghz and be extendible should the FCDO wish to add additional modules to increase the system capability beyond 6Ghz if required. 4. The ECM systems must be designed using open architecture protocols and standards. 5. The system must be reconfigurable and programmable within the area of operations to implement an appropriate threat response to defeat existing or new threat systems. 6. It is desirable for the system be able to detect and log threat frequency equipment activation events when the system is in operation (providing inhibition) and record these events by frequency and GPS location to assist in developing a location specific threat map. Information should be able to be viewed post mission with generic or supplier provided digital mapping software. 7. The supplier must have a pedigree in the supply of ECM systems to NATO countries and be able to evidence previous installations in CAVs and the integration of other vehicle systems such as radio communications and tracking equipment. 8. The supplier will be required to integrate and maintain the ECM system and FCDO CAV communications and tracking systems for a minimum of 5 years and have a pedigree in supporting their systems in a similar manner. 9. The supplier must be prepared to have their ECM system independently assessed for technical capability at no cost to the FCDO. The FCDO plans to tender the requirement for up to 100 systems in September 2021. FCDO will not hold a supplier day prior to the ITT release date and the ITT will be restricted to those bidders identified as having the technical capability and ECM systems that meet the baseline requirements listed above. Renewal: 2+1 years ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022736-2021 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Sep 2021 | | Submission deadline | 12 Oct 2021 | | 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 | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1A 2AH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | St James's | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment ### Codes - 35730000 - Electronic warfare systems and counter measures ## Release History - 13 Sep 2021 at 21:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022736-2021 ## Notice URLs - http://www.gov.uk/fcdo - https://fcdo.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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