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title: "Support of ALE 47 AND M147 Counter Measure Dispensing Systems (CMDS)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0357ca"
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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-0357ca

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, located in Bristol, UK, has completed a tender process for the support of ALE 47 and M147 Counter Measure Dispensing Systems (CMDS). This procurement, classified under repair and maintenance services, was initiated on 1st August 2022, with the contract being awarded to BAE Systems Ltd. The procurement method employed was limited, via a negotiated process without the publication of a contract notice. The total contract value is approximately £5 million, covering a three-year period with the potential for two additional one-year extensions.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in defence or technical engineering support, particularly those with capabilities in repair, maintenance, and supply chain management for military systems. Companies that align with the technical and safety compliance requirements outlined by the Ministry of Defence, especially Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) or those with licenced partnerships, would be well-positioned to compete in future contracts of this nature, benefiting from the secured long-term relationship with the Ministry.

## Notice

The through-life support of ALE-47 and M-147 Counter Measure Dispensing Systems (CMDS) fitted to the following platforms: Chinook (all marks), C-130, Puma and Merlin Mk.2 and Mk.4 aircraft.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Repair, Maintenance, Technical Engineering Support and associated Spares Provision.

Options: Two (2) one (1) year options.

### Procurement Information

Air Platform Systems Delivery Team, part of the Ministry of Defence ("the Authority"), intends to enter into a contract with BAE Systems Ltd ("BAE")) for the through-life support of ALE-47 and M-147 Counter Measure Dispensing Systems (CMDS)("the Contract") including repair, maintenance, technical engineering support and associated spares provision. This equipment for which BAE is the original equipment manufacturer and design authority is fitted to the following platforms: Chinook (all marks), C-130, Puma and Merlin Mk.2 and Mk.4 aircraft. The length of the new contract will be three years with two additional individual option years (3+1+1). The approximate value of the Contract is estimated to be PS5 million ex VAT including the exercise of the option years. In accordance with regulation 4 of The Defence and Security Public Contracts (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (SI 2019/697) this procurement 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 the contract without prior publication of a contract notice in the UK e-notification service (in accordance with the relevant legislation) is lawful in accordance with Regulation 16(1)(a)(ii) of the DSPCR 2011 on the basis that BAE alone can carry out the services under it for technical reasons. This Single Source Justification is based on a Safety Assurance grounds. As the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and DAOS approved organisation for ALE-47 (UK.MAA.DAOS.0376), only BAE Systems have sufficient access to technical and safety information and competency to provide the safety assurance APS DT requires. A key requirement for APS DT from a Design Organisation is the "DO Safety Assessment and Report". This outlines the DO arguments and supporting evidence that the equipment is safe to operate, including identification of hazardous materials contained within the equipment. This evidence is contained in our Commodity Safety Assessment Report (CSAR), which is a fundamental component of our End Users Air System Safety Case. Only BAE Systems, as the OEM, now has access to the necessary data. Finally, in order for BAE Systems to provide this safety assurance, they must ensure configuration control is maintained and repair activity is carried out correctly. For this to be assured, responsibility for both activities must be held by the same organisation. Only an OEM or a Contractor that has been licensed by the OEM can support the requirement and the OEM confirms that it will not license another contractor to carry out the necessary work

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020939-2022 |
| 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 | 1 Aug 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 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 | £5,000,000 |

## 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 | BAE SYSTEMS INFORMATION AND ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS INTEGRATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 1 Aug 2022 at 10:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020939-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://des.mod.uk/

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