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title: "SACC/00095 - Provision of MIDS BU2 In-Service Support and I-Level Repair for Typhoon"
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# SACC/00095 - Provision of MIDS BU2 In-Service Support and I-Level Repair for Typhoon

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03f634

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, located in Bristol, United Kingdom, has awarded a contract for the Provision of MIDS BU2 In-Service Support and I-Level Repair for Typhoon to Data Link Solutions, LLC. The procurement method used was a limited negotiated procedure without publication of a contract notice. The estimated value of the contract is £4.5 million ex VAT. The buyer's contact email is emma.oakes101@mod.gov.uk. The procurement process has already been completed, with an active award status.

This tender opportunity presents a chance for businesses specializing in repair and maintenance services of military electronic systems to engage. The Ministry of Defence contracting authority has emphasised the technical expertise and know-how required for the provision of the service, which only Data Link Solutions, LLC, as the OEM of the equipment, can provide. For businesses looking to compete, having a strong background in repair, maintenance, and modification of complex electronic units will be key. The low cyber risk profile associated with the contract further highlights the potential for business growth in this specialised area.

## Notice

SACC/00095 - Provision of MIDS BU2 In-Service Support and I-Level Repair for Typhoon

### Procurement Information

VTN Notice - SACC/00095 The Situational Awareness Command and Control (SACC) Team, part of the UK Ministry of Defence (the Authority), intends to award a contract for the provision of In-Service Support and I-Level Repair for MIDS BU2 Terminals in the UK with Data Link Solutions LLC (the Contractor) for 3 years. The estimated value is PS4.5m ex VAT. In accordance with regulation 4 of The Defence and Security Public Contracts (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (SI 2019/697) this procurement shall be regulated under the provisions of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations (DSPCR) 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 (as required by the relevant legislation) is lawful in accordance with regulation 16(1)(a)(ii) of the DSPCR 2011 for technical reasons as the Contractor owns the relevant technical information relating to the equipment and only the Contractor has the required technical expertise and know-how necessary to fulfil the requirement. The Contractor is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) of the MIDS BU2 Tactical Data Link Terminals and supporting equipment, all of which are complex electronic units, containing both programmable (software) and cryptographic devices. The service required by the Authority (repair, maintenance, and modification) can only be performed by the Contractor because they own and hold the technical information, tools and technical expertise necessary to perform the service and meet the Authority's requirement. The contract cannot be performed without access to that technical information and, no licences have been granted to any party, including the Authority, to obtain the drawings, specifications, etc. for the Link 16 Tactical Data Link Terminals. The Authority does not have the right to provide to third parties the relevant technological information and documentation required to fulfil this requirement. As such Data Link Solutions, LLC is the only Contractor capable of providing the required support and repairs to the MIDS BU2 Tactical Data Link Terminals in order to meet the Authority's requirement. The Cyber Risk profile is Low. The reference for the RAR is: 581855598

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024763-2023 |
| 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 | 23 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jul 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 | £4,500,000 |

## 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 | DATA LINK SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50660000 - Repair and maintenance services of military electronic systems

## Release History

- 23 Aug 2023 at 10:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024763-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence

## Provenance

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