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title: "Support of ALE 47 AND M147 Counter Measure Dispensing Systems (CMDS)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02f9de"
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# Support of ALE 47 AND M147 Counter Measure Dispensing Systems (CMDS)

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02f9de

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) in the UK has completed a procurement process for the support of ALE 47 and M147 Counter Measure Dispensing Systems (CMDS). This contract was initiated as a tender under the services category, specifically focusing on repair and maintenance services. The procurement method used was limited, allowing for a negotiated procedure without publication of a contract notice. The contract, with an estimated value of £295,898 for a six-month extension from 1st January 2022, relates to the through-life support of CMDS fitted to various military aircraft. The award was formally approved on 24th November 2021, and the delivery location is within the UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the defence sector, particularly those specialising in repair and maintenance services for military systems and aircraft. Companies with expertise in defence technology, software support, or those capable of fulfilling specific technical requirements associated with CMDS would be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts. As this contract was awarded to Petards Joyce-Loebl, businesses looking to enter this niche market should consider forming strategic partnerships or developing innovative solutions to meet the MOD's ongoing needs.

## Notice

Requirement to support the ALE 47 and M147 CMDS capability on a number of fixed and rotary wing platforms.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The through life support of ALE47 and M147 Countermeasure Dispensing Systems are fitted to various aircraft platforms.

### Procurement Information

1. The Air Platform Systems Platform Protection Delivery Team, part of the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD), intends to extend an existing contract entered into with Petards Joyce-Loebl (PJL) on 1st January 2022 for the through-life support of ALE-47 and M-147 Counter Measure Dispensing Systems (CMDS) that are fitted to Chinook (all marks), C-130, Puma and Merlin Mk.2 and Mk.4 aircraft. The original, estimated value (net of VAT) of the contract was PS4.7M and the Contract's original term was 01/01/2017 - 31/12/2021. The estimated value (net of VAT) of the extension is PS295,898 and the scheduled term of the extension is 6 months. It is considered that this extension can be entered into using the negotiated procedure without prior publication of a contract notice pursuant to Regulation 16(1)(a)(ii) of the UK Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 (SI 1848) on the basis that PJL alone can carry out the services under it for reasons connected with the protection of exclusive rights that subsist in the software and equipment required to deliver those services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029295-2021 |
| 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 | 24 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Nov 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 | £5,874,923 |

## 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 | 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PETARDS JOYCE-LOEBL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 24 Nov 2021 at 22:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029295-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://des.mod.uk/

## Provenance

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