--- title: "4500000" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03fcea" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03fcea" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03fcea.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03fcea.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2023-09-15" --- # 4500000 Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03fcea [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03fcea) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03fcea.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence, representing the UK government, has awarded a contract to Thales UK Ltd for the continuation of in-service support to the KRS communications management system on Type 23 Frigates and shore Establishments until July 2024. The contract also includes options for continuation until December 2024 and for technical updates to the operating system and software. The total estimated contract value is £4.5 million excluding VAT. The procurement method used was a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, based on technical reasons. This tender opportunity in the communications equipment industry, under the goods category, presents a chance for businesses providing maintenance and support services for defence equipment to expand their operations. Companies with expertise in system design, integration, and software updates in the maritime sector would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Key dates and deadlines are crucial in preparing bids and aligning business strategies to capitalise on this specific procurement opportunity. ## Notice Defence Equipment & Support, part of the UK Ministry of Defence on behalf of The Secretary of State for Defence (the Authority) intends to award a Contract to Thales UK Ltd ("the Contractor") for the continuation of in-service support to KRS (KMY Replacement System aboard Type 23 Frigates and shore Establishments) until July 2024 with options to continue to December 2024 and for the technical update of the operating system and address other software obsolescence, and for support to the safety case for air operations. The value of the estimated contract amendment is PS4.5 million (ex VAT) including bid costs. This notice supersedes the work on Wave Class advertised in date/ref. ### Lot Information Lot 1 intends to award a Contract to Thales UK Ltd ("the Contractor") for the continuation of in-service support to KRS (KMY Replacement System aboard Type 23 Frigates and shore Establishments) until July 2024 with options to continue to December 2024 and for the technical update of the operating system and address other software obsolescence, and for support to the safety case for air operations. The value of the estimated contract amendment is PS4.5 million (ex VAT) including bid costs. This notice supersedes the work on Wave Class advertised in date/ref. ### Procurement Information Defence Equipment & Support, part of the UK Ministry of Defence on behalf of The Secretary of State for Defence (the Authority) intends to award a Contract to Thales UK Ltd ("the Contractor") for the continuation of in-service support to KRS (KMY Replacement System aboard Type 23 Frigates and shore Establishments) until July 2024 with options to continue to December 2024 and for the technical update of the operating system and address other software obsolescence, and for support to the safety case for air operations. The value of the estimated contract amendment is PS4.5 million (ex VAT) including bid costs. This notice supersedes the work on Wave Class advertised in date/ref. 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 (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 Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 for technical reasons. This is on the basis that the Authority has insufficient rights to pass the necessary data and information to undertake the requirement to third parties and that only the Contractor as Original Equipment Design Authority has the accumulated technical knowledge, expertise and know-how at its disposal required to provide the requirement in particular in relation to the full system design, build and integration. This includes the intimate knowledge and understanding of the existing equipment used across the fleet. Furthermore, only the Contractor can ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027296-2023 | | Notice type | Award 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 | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Sep 2023 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 28 Aug 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 | THALES | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment ### Codes - 32570000 - Communications equipment ## Release History - 15 Sep 2023 at 09:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027296-2023 ## Notice URLs - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/defence-equipment-and-support ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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