--- title: "JSENS/00132 Extension to LEAPP Support Contract Voluntary Transparency Notice (VTN)" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-044455" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-044455" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-044455.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-044455.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2024-02-29" --- # JSENS/00132 Extension to LEAPP Support Contract Voluntary Transparency Notice (VTN) Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-044455 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-044455) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-044455.json) ## Summary The UK Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract extension to Lockheed Martin UK Ampthill for the provision of additional in-service support for the Land Environment Air Picture Provision (LEAPP) capability. The contract, valued between £3m and £5m (Ex VAT), is extended until 31st March 2025. The procurement falls under the services category and uses a limited procurement method negotiated without publication of a contract notice. This contract extension offers business growth opportunities for companies with expertise in system and support services. Given the technical nature of the capability and the specific requirements, businesses with advanced technical capabilities and experience in delivering complex software systems integrated with military platforms would be well-suited to compete for this procurement opportunity. ## Notice The Joint Sensors and Engagement Networks Team (JSENS), part of the UK Ministry of Defence, intends to award a contract amendment to Lockheed Martin UK Ampthill (LMUKA) Limited for the provision of further in-service support of the Land Environment Air Picture Provision (LEAPP) capability, which is installed on land based platforms and delivers shared air situational awareness via the provision of a local and recognised air picture. The current contract shall be extended by 12 months to 31st March 2025, at a value of PS3m-PS5m (Ex VAT), giving the contract an overall estimated value of PS45m (Ex VAT). ### Lot Information Lot 1 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, by way of an amendment to 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. This is because LMUKA is the Design Authority and original system integrator of the LEAPP capability and has supported it since it was introduced into service in 2014. LEAPP is a vital capability which improves the warning and management of air threats, coordination of air activity and de-confliction of airspace, resulting in greater combat effectiveness. Only LMUKA has the required technical expertise with regard to the development of its complicated software system (which consists of commercial off the shelf (COTS) software and modified existing military software and was the combination of several builds and sub-builds) and its integration and interface with the required land based platforms to be able to maintain the capability to the required safety and performance standards.. ### Procurement Information 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, by way of an amendment to 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. This is because LMUKA is the Design Authority and original system integrator of the LEAPP capability and has supported it since it was introduced into service in 2014. LEAPP is a vital capability which improves the warning and management of air threats, coordination of air activity and de-confliction of airspace, resulting in greater combat effectiveness. Only LMUKA has the required technical expertise with regard to the development of its complicated software system (which consists of commercial off the shelf (COTS) software and modified existing military software and was the combination of several builds and sub-builds) and its integration and interface with the required land based platforms to be able to maintain the capability to the required safety and performance standards.. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006528-2024 | | 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 | 29 Feb 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 28 Feb 2024 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £45,000,000 | ## 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 | 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 | LOCKHEED MARTIN UK AMPTHILL | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72250000 - System and support services ## Release History - 29 Feb 2024 at 14:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006528-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://des.mod.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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