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title: "Purchase of Counter Uncrewed Air Systems (CUAS) plus Training and Support"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03bc4d"
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published: "2023-06-08"
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# Purchase of Counter Uncrewed Air Systems (CUAS) plus Training and Support

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03bc4d

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has completed the procurement process for the purchase of Counter Uncrewed Air Systems (CUAS) plus Training and Support. The main procurement category is goods, and the contract has been awarded to LiveLink Aerospace Ltd. The procurement method used was a limited negotiation without prior publication of a contract notice. The total value of the contract is £1M, and it will last for 24 months. The procurement aims to address the need to identify Uncrewed Air System threats in the defence sector.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the electronic warfare systems and counter-measures industry to compete. The contract, awarded to LiveLink Aerospace Ltd, offers potential growth prospects for suppliers specialising in defence technologies. Businesses interested in providing goods related to electronic warfare systems and willing to engage in a limited negotiation procedure can leverage this opportunity to expand their market presence and contribute to addressing defence-related challenges.

## Notice

Purchase of 11 x Counter Uncrewed Air Systems (CUAS) plus training and support for 2 years

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Purchase of 11 x Counter Uncrewed Air Systems (CUAS) plus training and support for 2 years

### Procurement Information

The Navy Command Above Water Battlespace team, part of the UK Ministry of Defence intends to enter into a contract with LiveLink Technology LTD for the provision of Counter Uncrewed Air Systems to address the need to identify Uncrewed Air System threats. The duration of the contract will be 24 months and has an estimated value of PS1M. In accordance with the provisions of The Public Procurement (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 SI No. 2020/1319, this procurement falls to be regulated under the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 as amended (in particular by SI 2020/1319). 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 (as required by the relevant legislation) is lawful in accordance with regulation 32(2)(a) of the PCR 2015 because no suitable tenders have been submitted in response to an open procedure Tender Reference: 704402452. As no suitable tenders have been submitted in response to Tender Reference: 704402452, the Authority will use the negotiated procedure without prior publication of a contract notice to negotiate with LiveLink Technology Limited on the basis that the initial conditions of contract are not substantially altered.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016291-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jun 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Apr 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,840,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | PORTSMOUTH |
| 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 | LIVELINK AEROSPACE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

### Codes

- 35730000 - Electronic warfare systems and counter measures

## Release History

- 8 Jun 2023 at 12:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016291-2023
- 11 Apr 2023 at 17:22 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010405-2023
- 4 Apr 2023 at 09:28 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009754-2023
- 4 Apr 2023 at 09:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009750-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gov.uk

## Provenance

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