---
title: "DDSFTW104-Northrop Grumman Enterprise Agreement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-048612"
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published: "2024-07-30"
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# DDSFTW104-Northrop Grumman Enterprise Agreement

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-048612

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has completed the procurement process for a key contract titled "DDSFTW104-Northrop Grumman Enterprise Agreement" within the software package and information systems industry category. The contracting process, which falls under goods procurement, involves renewing the Enterprise Agreement with Northrop Grumman UK Limited (NG) for a period of up to 12 months starting from 1st April 2024. This contract, valued at GBP 2,132,493, encompasses software licensing and support for NGUKL's products, including engineering support services necessary for installation and configuration. This was executed through a limited procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition, due to technical and exclusive rights considerations, and the contract was signed on 30th July 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the provision of software and support services, especially those capable of delivering specialised engineering support. Businesses with experience in working within the defence sector and providing critical software solutions are particularly well-suited to participate in such opportunities in the future. By leveraging their technical expertise and compliance with national security regulations, companies can build a strong business relationship with the MoD and contribute to essential national defence projects. This enhances their market position and opens potential avenues for future contracts in the public sector.

## Notice

An Enterprise Approach for software licensing and support of NGUKL's products and licences. Additionally, Engineering Support Services to assist the MoD with any installation, configuration or setting to work of any Licenced products, Support.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

An Enterprise Approach for software licensing and support of NGUKL's products and licences. Additionally, Engineering Support Services to assist the MoD with any installation, configuration or setting to work of any Licenced products, Support.

### Procurement Information

The UK Ministry of Defence, ("the Authority"), intends to renew its Enterprise Agreement with Northrop Grumman UK Ltd ("NG") for up to 12 months from April 1st 2024. This renewal is justified under Regulation 32(2)(b)(ii) of the of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 where competition is absent for technical reasons and where the works, supplies or services can be supplied only by a particular economic operator. NG provide solutions used by the Authority for a number of embedded systems across the MoD Estate. In order to provide access to these services the Authority requires software licences and support. NG, as the provider of the core services, is the only entity able to grant these for technical reasons and/or for reasons connected with the protection of exclusive rights.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023838-2024 |
| 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 | 30 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jul 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 | £2,132,493 |

## 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 | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2HB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NORTHROP GRUMMAN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 30 Jul 2024 at 16:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023838-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/groups/defence-digital
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-security-classifications

## Provenance

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