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title: "LFME"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-035679"
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buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
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# LFME

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-035679

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, based in Bristol, UK, has completed a procurement process for Live Fire monitoring equipment under the title "LFME". This procurement, classified under the industry category of "Training and simulation in military electronic systems," utilised a limited negotiation method without prior public contract notice. The contract has an estimated value of £15,000,000 and was signed on 27th July 2022. The award is active and involves the provision of support for this critical training equipment, essential for military training operations.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in military training and simulation services, particularly those that can provide specialised support for electronic systems. Companies with expertise in training equipment, simulation technology, or military sector services may find this contract attractive, especially those who can emulate the operations carried out by Krauss-Maffei Wegmann GmbH & Co. KG, the awarded supplier. The successful bidder would need to demonstrate strong technical capabilities and a thorough understanding of military training requirements to effectively compete for similar future contracts.

## Notice

Live Fire monitoring equipment

### Procurement Information

The Training & Simulation Systems Portfolio Team, part of the Ministry of Defence, intends to award a contract to Krauss-Maffei Wegmann GmbH & Co (KMW) for support of the Live Fire Monitoring Equipment (LFME), which is a system used in the tuition of students learning to fire live ammunition. The contract will be for 3 years and have an estimated value of PS15,000,000 In accordance with regulation 4 of The Defence and Security Public Contracts (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (SI 2019/697) this contract falls to be regulated under the provisions of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 as amended (in particular by SI 2019/697 and SI 2020/1450). Prior publication of a contract notice in the Official Journal of the European Union is no longer appropriate. It is considered that the award of this contract without prior publication of a contract notice in the UK e-notification service (as required by the relevant legislation) is lawful in accordance with regulation 16(1)(a)(ii) of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 for technical reasons. This is because KMW is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) of the LFME and has supported it since it was introduced into service in 1991. Only the OEM has the drawings, information, technical expertise and tools necessary to support this vital piece of training equipment.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020466-2022 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jul 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 | £15,000,000 |

## 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 | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS34 8JH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| 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

- 27 Jul 2022 at 12:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020466-2022

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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