---
title: "LFME"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-031711"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2022-02-14"
---

# LFME

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-031711

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) is seeking suppliers for the provision of live fire monitoring equipment under the title "LFME". This procurement falls within the services industry category, specifically focusing on training and simulation in military electronic systems. The procurement process is currently in the Award stage, with the contract having been signed on 14th February 2022, valued at £4,000,000. The delivery addresses for this contract are located in the UK, and it was enacted through a limited procurement method, negotiated without the publication of a contract notice.

This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses involved in military equipment and training systems. Companies that specialise in electronic systems, especially those with advanced knowledge in live fire monitoring technologies, would be well-positioned to compete or establish partnerships. Given that Krauss-Maffei Wegmann GmbH & Co. KG holds the exclusive rights to the LFME technology, businesses in the defence sector that aim to innovate or collaborate under research and development agreements may find strategic avenues for expansion and growth through this contract.

## Notice

Live Fire monitoring equipment

### Procurement Information

KMW are the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and design authority and exclusively own the know-how and data relating to the equipment; without such services the requirement cannot be provided. KMW have previously responded to the Authority's request for information relating to an exclusive right for the LFME system and clearly stated that they hold the exclusive rights as owner of the LFME (r) technology as developed in 1982. KMW have previously informed the Authority that they have not and will not license the exclusive rights to a third party.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004213-2022 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £4,000,000 |

## 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 | KRAUSS-MAFFEI WEGMANN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80660000 - Training and simulation in military electronic systems

## Release History

- 14 Feb 2022 at 22:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004213-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.mod.uk
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-security-classifications

## Provenance

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