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title: "Low Value Cat D"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04996a"
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# Low Value Cat D

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04996a

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## Summary

The UK Ministry of Defence, specifically the Joint Sensors and Engagement Networks Team, has concluded a procurement process titled "Low Value Cat D" under the Research and Development services on security and defence materials category. The contract, identified as JSENS/00212, was awarded to Northrop Grumman UK Limited (NGUK) on 27th August 2024. The project, which involves conducting two case studies and delivering reports on the Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS) and Forward Area Air Defence (FAAD) C2 systems, will commence on 1st October 2024 and will last for six months. This procurement falls under the 'negotiated without prior publication' method due to specific technical requirements and proprietary information held exclusively by NGUK, making them the only capable supplier.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, especially for businesses involved in security and defence services. Although the contract was directly awarded to NGUK due to technical reasons, subcontracting possibilities may arise, benefitting firms that can deliver relevant specialised services or products. Companies with expertise in research and development, particularly in security and defence, will find collaborative opportunities within this contract to enhance their portfolios and gain visibility by partnering with a major player like Northrop Grumman. This could lead to increased market reach and potential for future contracts within the defence sector.

## Notice

The Joint Sensors and Engagement Networks Team, part of the UK Ministry of Defence ('the Authority'), intends to enter into a contract with Northrop Grumman UK Limited ('NGUK', 'the Contractor'), by way of new contract JSENS/00212 (the 'Contract'). This is planned to take effect on and from 1st October 2024 for a period of 6 months for the undertaking of two case studies and the delivery of related report(s) assessing the feasibility of the Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS) and Forward Area Air Defence (FAAD) C2 systems and their suitability as potential short and medium-range air defence (SHORAD/MRAD) C2 solutions. The Contract will be a low value Category D procurement.

### 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. The Authority considers that the single source procurement of this non-competitive contract falls within the circumstances set out in regulation 16 (1)(a)(ii) of the DSPCR, 'use of the negotiated procedure without prior publication of a contract notice' for technical reasons as detailed below. The Contractor, NGUK, are the operating entity in the United Kingdom for the ultimate parent, Northrop Grumman Corporation that is the design authority and joint holder (shared with USG) of all intellectual property rights for the physical elements of both the IBCS and FAAD systems, and software elements of FAAD system. The Authority does not have any rights in the required proprietary information to enable it to pass this on to a third party. As such, NGUK are the only supplier with the specific know-how, ability to access the necessary proprietary information, and means to provide the required depth of analysis to address questions raised by the Authority, particularly in relation to specific interoperability and safety requirements relating to the potential solution. The Contractor is therefore the only economic operator capable of meeting the Authority's technical requirements for the purposes of the Contract. Additional information: The total actual value of this procurement will be published alongside the Contract Award Notice once finalised. The purpose of this Voluntary Transparency Notice (VTN) is to announce the decision that the MOD intends to conduct single source procurement with Northrop Grumman UK for the reasons outlined above.

### Procurement Information

The Contractor, NGUK, are the operating entity in the United Kingdom for the ultimate parent, Northrop Grumman Corporation that is the design authority and joint holder (shared with USG) of all intellectual property rights for the physical elements of both the IBCS and FAAD systems, and software elements of FAAD system. The Authority does not have any rights in the required proprietary information to enable it to pass this on to a third party. As such, NGUK are the only supplier with the specific know-how, ability to access the necessary proprietary information, and means to provide the required depth of analysis to address questions raised by the Authority, particularly in relation to specific interoperability and safety requirements relating to the potential solution.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028865-2024 |
| 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 | 10 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Aug 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 | £1 |

## 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 | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS34 8JH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73400000 - Research and Development services on security and defence materials

## Release History

- 10 Sep 2024 at 06:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028865-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://des.mod.uk/

## Provenance

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