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title: "Typhoon MIDS Field Service Engineer"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-031ddf"
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# Typhoon MIDS Field Service Engineer

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-031ddf

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, specifically the Fast Air Support Team (FAST) in the UK, has initiated a tender titled "Typhoon MIDS Field Service Engineer." This procurement process, classified under engineering support services, is currently at the award stage, having concluded in February 2022. This contract, valued at £1,040,000, seeks to provide specialist support for the UK Typhoon MIDS terminals, highlighting the technical proficiency required in the field. The procurement process was conducted using a limited method, as it was determined that only Data Link Solutions LLC possesses the requisite expertise and access to vendor-specific information essential for fulfilling this contract.

This opportunity presents a remarkable avenue for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in defence engineering and technical support services. Companies with capabilities in handling avionics systems, project management, and bespoke software solutions tailored to military applications would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future. Moreover, as MIDS information is highly regulated, firms that have established networks and partnerships within the defence sector or possess unique technical knowledge may find themselves in a favourable position for securing such exclusive contracts.

## Notice

Field Service Engineer to support UK Typhoon MIDS

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Field Service Engineer to support UK Typhoon MIDS Terminals

### Procurement Information

The Fast Air Support Team (FAST), part of the UK Ministry of Defence, intends to award a contract to Data Link Solutions (DLS) for the provision of a UK Typhoon MIDS Field Service Engineer (FSE). It is considered that for technical reasons this requirement can be placed using the Negotiated Procedure without prior publication of a contract notice pursuant to Article 28(1)(e) of the Directive 2009/81/EC (Regulation 16(1)(a)(ii) of the UK Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011). This is because all of the MIDS terminals fitted to the UK Typhoon fleet have been sourced from DLS and as a result, only DLS as the OEM has the requisite knowledge and access to the vendor-specific technical information necessary to provide the level of support needed. The activities of the FSE depend upon direct access to knowledge from multiple disciplines within the OEM organisation, including project management, contracts, export control, security, quality assurance, configuration management, in addition to hardware, software, systems and logistics engineering. MIDS information is subject to both US ITAR and US FMS controls, limiting access to detailed data. MIDS data release is directed by the five MIDS Core Nations (US, Germany, Italy, Spain and France) who sit on the MIDS International Project Office (IPO) Steering Committee and certain information is not releasable to MIDS 3rd Party Nations such as the UK. As a result, no other economic operator would be able to provide the critical support at all levels and meet the vital certification needs. DLS is the only economic operator who can meet this requirement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005958-2022 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 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 | £1,040,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, COMBAT AIR, FAST AIR SUPPORT TEAM (FAST) |
| 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 | DATA LINK SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71336000 - Engineering support services

## Release History

- 3 Mar 2022 at 22:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005958-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gov.uk

## Provenance

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