--- title: "ADEWS/137: Sanson Two" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-049bbe" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-049bbe" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-049bbe.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-049bbe.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2024-09-18" --- # ADEWS/137: Sanson Two Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-049bbe [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-049bbe) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-049bbe.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence is inviting tenders for contract ADEWS/137: Sanson Two, seeking providers for repair and maintenance services of military electronic systems, specifically the T102 Air Defence Radar at RRH Portreath in the UK. This procurement, currently in the tender stage, requires suppliers to manage 1st and 2nd line maintenance over a 4-year period, with options for two additional one-year extensions. Key dates include the tender document availability ending on 11th October 2024 and the final submission deadline on 21st October 2024. The procurement method is selective and negotiated, emphasising a detailed technical and economic evaluation criteria. This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in defence maintenance and electronic systems. Companies with expertise in radar systems, particularly those familiar with BAE Systems and Airbus Defence and Space technologies, are well-suited. While the main contract scope is technical maintenance, there are additional site management and non-technical responsibilities, requiring a versatile contractor capable of adhering to intellectual property arrangements and potentially subcontracting specific tasks. With a total project value of £3.5 million, this presents a significant growth opportunity for companies in the defence services sector. ## Notice A single contract for a 4-year period (with 2x 1yr extension options) for 1st and 2nd line maintenance of the T102 Air Defence Radar based at RRH Portreath and additionally there are site maintenance responsibilities. The radar comprises a BAE Systems primary surveillance radar, enhanced through integration of an Airbus Defence and Space, Monopulse Secondary Surveillance Radar (MSSR), Mode S compatible radar. The system was upgraded in 2013 to mitigate against interference from 4G telephony and has undergone modification for Mode 5 Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) with anti-spoofing protection. The Original Equipment Manufacturer British Aerospace is responsible for all 3rd and 4th line maintenance requirements. The site maintenance aspects cover technical tasks including both the Radar and other Air Battlespace Management/Air Traffic Management equipment which may require scheduled and unscheduled maintenance. There are also non-technical site management responsibilities. The contractor will adhere to all Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) arrangements in all aspects of the work. Where the contractor is not the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) the contractor is required to put in place formal arrangements with the OEM to access the technical data (intellectual property) necessary to support its contractual obligations. Quantity or scope: A single contract for a 4-year period (with 2x 1yr extension options) for 1st and 2nd line maintenance of the T102 Air Defence Radar based at RRH Portreath and additionally there are site maintenance responsibilities. The radar comprises a BAE Systems primary surveillance radar, enhanced through integration of an Airbus Defence and Space, Monopulse Secondary Surveillance Radar (MSSR), Mode S compatible radar. The system was upgraded in 2013 to mitigate against interference from 4G telephony and has undergone modification for Mode 5 Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) with anti-spoofing protection. The Original Equipment Manufacturer British Aerospace is responsible for all 3rd and 4th line maintenance requirements. The site maintenance aspects cover technical tasks including both the Radar and other Air Battlespace Management/Air Traffic Management equipment which may require scheduled and unscheduled maintenance. There are also non-technical site management responsibilities. The contractor will adhere to all Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) arrangements in all aspects of the work. Where the contractor is not the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) the contractor is required to put in place formal arrangements with the OEM to access the technical data (intellectual property) necessary to support its contractual obligations. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029783-2024 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Negotiated | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Sep 2024 | | Submission deadline | 21 Oct 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £3,500,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 50660000 - Repair and maintenance services of military electronic systems ## Release History - 18 Sep 2024 at 08:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029783-2024 ## Documents - https://www.contracts.mod.uk/ ## 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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