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title: "7000000"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04a577"
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buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
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# 7000000

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04a577

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "7000000" in the IT services category, specifically focusing on consulting, software development, internet, and support. This contract involves in-service support, maintenance, repair, and replacement of component spares for the Electro-Optical System (EOS) and Glide Path Camera (GPC) equipment fitted to QEC platforms, with Ultra Maritime UK selected as the supplier. The contract, valued at approximately £7 million, is expected to last three years with an option for extension up to an additional three years. This procurement falls under the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 as amended, and the MoD, based in Bristol, executed the contract on 3rd October 2024.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those proficient in high-security defence systems. Companies with expertise in specialised military equipment maintenance, extensive technical knowledge, and a history of working with complex systems would find this contract particularly well-suited. Additionally, firms that can develop and utilise unique testing equipment necessary for these specific systems are positioned to benefit. Collaborating with the MoD could enhance a company's portfolio, showcasing its capability to manage and maintain critical defence infrastructure effectively.

## Notice

7000000

### Lot Information

Lot 1

VTN for the placement of the EOS & GPC Equipment In-Service Support Contract The United Kingdom Ministry of Defence (the "Authority") intends to place a contract with Ultra Maritime UK (the "Company") for the In-Service Support, including maintenance, repair and replacement component spares for the EOS & GPC Equipment fitted to the QEC platforms. The term of the contract is envisaged to be three years (with an option for the Authority to extend the contract for up to an additional three years). The anticipated value of the contract will be circa PS7 million (Seven Million Pounds Sterling). Equipment items included in the scope of the proposed contract are: a. Electro-Optical Director I(EOD) b. EOS equipment cabinets c. Glide Path Camera (GPC) 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 (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 without prior publication of a contract notice in the UK e-notification service (in accordance with the relevant legislation) is lawful in accordance with regulation 16(1)(a)(ii) of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 for technical reasons. This is because: a. EOS & GPC equipment performs the essential function of managing the known risk of an aircraft crashing whilst attempting to land on board a ship at sea. As such, the Authority requires absolute confidence that repairs and maintenance are carried out in accordance with design specifications, ensuring the equipment is fit for purpose and enabling the Armed Forces to function safely. The safety mitigation that this equipment provides is a key tenet of the Certificate of Safety (Aviation) issued to each aviation-capable platform. b. In respect of EOS & GPC equipment, there is a strict technical impracticability for a candidate other than the Company to achieve the required goals of maintaining and repairing the equipment. This is because only the Company has at its disposal the specialist know-how, extensive technical knowledge and maintenance history of the products concerned and the characteristics of the system(s) being maintained. c. The Company has developed in-house Special To Type Test equipment that is required to maintain, repair, fit and Set to Work the EOS & GPC equipment. d. In respect of the EOS & GPC equipment, the Company is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for these systems. This range of equipment is designed to mitigate safety risks associated with landing aircraft on ships at sea. The Company is responsible for the overall system integrity and safe installation and operability, ensuring form fit for function is maintained and certifying that this safety-critical equipment remains fit for purpose, at both component and system level. e. EOS is a combined set of common equipment that must operate effectively and reliably as a complete system capability. The Company is the only supplier able to perform the services due to its extensive technical knowhow. f. In respect of the EOS & GPC equipment, the Company is the OEM and holds all IPR rights as these equipment items were designed as a sole venture. There is a strict technical impracticability for a candidate other than the Company to achieve the required goals of maintaining and repairing the equipment. This is because only the Company has at its disposal the specialist know-how, extensive technical knowledge and maintenance history of the products and the characteristics of the system(s) being maintained.

### Procurement Information

VTN for the placement of the EOS & GPC Equipment In-Service Support Contract The United Kingdom Ministry of Defence (the "Authority") intends to place a contract with Ultra Maritime UK (the "Company") for the In-Service Support, including maintenance, repair and replacement component spares for the EOS & GPC Equipment fitted to the QEC platforms. The term of the contract is envisaged to be three years (with an option for the Authority to extend the contract for up to an additional three years). The anticipated value of the contract will be circa PS7 million (Seven Million Pounds Sterling). Equipment items included in the scope of the proposed contract are: a. Electro-Optical Director I(EOD) b. EOS equipment cabinets c. Glide Path Camera (GPC) 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 (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 without prior publication of a contract notice in the UK e-notification service (in accordance with the relevant legislation) is lawful in accordance with regulation 16(1)(a)(ii) of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 for technical reasons. This is because: a. EOS & GPC equipment performs the essential function of managing the known risk of an aircraft crashing whilst attempting to land on board a ship at sea. As such, the Authority requires absolute confidence that repairs and maintenance are carried out in accordance with design specifications, ensuring the equipment is fit for purpose and enabling the Armed Forces to function safely. The safety mitigation that this equipment provides is a key tenet of the Certificate of Safety (Aviation) issued to each aviation-capable platform. b. In respect of EOS & GPC equipment, there is a strict technical impracticability for a candidate other than the Company to achieve the required goals of maintaining and repairing the equipment. This is because only the Company has at its disposal the specialist know-how, extensive technical knowledge and maintenance history of the products concerned and the characteristics of the system(s) being maintained. c. The Company has developed in-house Special To Type Test equipment that is required to maintain, repair, fit and Set to Work the EOS & GPC equipment. d. In respect of the EOS & GPC equipment, the Company is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for these systems. This range of equipment is designed to mitigate safety risks associated with landing aircraft on ships at sea. The Company is responsible for the overall system integrity and safe installation and operability, ensuring form fit for function is maintained and certifying that this safety-critical equipment remains fit for purpose, at both component and system level. e. EOS is a combined set of common equipment that must operate effectively and reliably as a complete system capability. The Company is the only supplier able to perform the services due to its extensive technical knowhow. f. In respect of the EOS & GPC equipment, the Company is the OEM and holds all IPR rights as these equipment items were designed as a sole venture. There is a strict technical impracticability for a candidate other than the Company to achieve the required goals of maintaining and repairing the equipment. This is because only the Company has at its disposal the specialist know-how, extensive technical knowledge and maintenance history of the products and the characteristics of the system(s) being maintained.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031723-2024 |
| 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 | 3 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Oct 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 | Not specified |

## 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 | EOS GPC VTN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 3 Oct 2024 at 13:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031723-2024

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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