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title: "PROCUREMENT OF MAN PORTABLE AIR DEFENCE SYSTEM (MANPADS) TRAINER"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-040c0d"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2023-10-13"
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# PROCUREMENT OF MAN PORTABLE AIR DEFENCE SYSTEM (MANPADS) TRAINER

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-040c0d

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for the PROCUREMENT OF MAN PORTABLE AIR DEFENCE SYSTEM (MANPADS) TRAINER to Textron Systems Electronic Systems UK Limited. The procurement falls under the goods category and is for the supply of MANPAD (MAST). The procurement method used was 'limited' through negotiated procedure without publication. The Ministry of Defence intends to supply a Man-Portable Aircraft Survivability Trainer (MAST) for military use, awarding the contract to Textron Systems Electronic Systems UK Limited.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in the manufacturing or supply of military electronic systems. Companies with expertise in the production of air defence technology and military equipment would be well-suited to compete in this procurement process. The contract involves a significant value of 500,000 GBP and is aimed at enhancing the UK's defence capabilities in line with strict technical requirements set by the Ministry of Defence.

## Notice

Supply of MANPAD (MAST)

### Procurement Information

The Air Defence & Electronics Warfare Delivery Team, part of the Ministry of Defence, intends to award a contract to Textron Systems Electronic Systems UK Limited, of 23 Bedford Row London, WC1R 4EB, United Kingdom, to supply a Man-Portable Aircraft Survivability Trainer (MAST), which will be manufactured by Textron Systems Corporation (Electronic Systems), of 124 Industry Lane, Hunt Valley, MD, 21030, USA. 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 this contract can be awarded without prior publication of a contract notice in the UK e-notification service in accordance with regulation 16(1)(a)(ii) of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 for technical reasons; and in accordance with regulation 16(1)(b)(i) of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 for additional purchase of goods as a partial replacement for existing goods where a change of supplier would oblige the procurer to acquire goods having different technical characteristics, resulting in disproportionate technical difficulties in operation and maintenance of the existing goods. This is because there is strict technical impracticality for a supplier other than the chosen supplier to achieve the required goals, and specific interoperability and safety requirements that must be fulfilled to ensure the functioning of the armed forces. Operating two potentially different systems would introduce an additional training requirement and potential safety risk where operator applied safety systems and measures could be inadvertently mixed up. Also, the complexity of MAST and the associated requirements for interoperability of a new MAST and the existing equipment such as the interchangeability of the MAST units themselves, and of parts, programmable aspects and batteries and the tripod, and the need for standardisation of equipment in the defence arena for the reasons set out, requires supply by the same manufacturer.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030347-2023 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 13 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Oct 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 | £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 | HENLOW |
| 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 | TEXTRON SYSTEMS ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35700000 - Military electronic systems

## Release History

- 13 Oct 2023 at 15:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030347-2023

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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