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title: "JSENS/00199 - Land Environment Air Picture Provision (LEAPP) In Service Support"
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# JSENS/00199 - Land Environment Air Picture Provision (LEAPP) In Service Support

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04b25a

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## Summary

The UK Ministry of Defence, operating from Bristol, has awarded a contract titled "Land Environment Air Picture Provision (LEAPP) In Service Support" to Lockheed Martin UK Ampthill Ltd. This project, classified under the industry category of "Repair and maintenance services of military electronic systems," falls within the services procurement category. It is aimed at providing in-service support and related articles to enhance the LEAPP capability, pivotal for air situational awareness on land-based platforms. The procurement process was negotiated without a public contract notice due to the technical expertise required, resulting in a single-source deal. The contract, signed on 9 June 2025, has a value amounting to £19,284,450 and is currently in the award stage.

This tender is a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in military electronic systems and related services. Companies with expertise in technical merit, particularly those skilled in developing complex software systems integrating commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) software and custom military solutions, would find this contract highly advantageous. The lack of competition due to specific technical requirements presents a unique chance for companies like Lockheed Martin to leverage their specialised capabilities and deepen their involvement with national defence projects. Businesses aspiring to capitalise on similar contracts would benefit from emphasising their technical proficiency and unique solutions in future negotiations with the Ministry of Defence.

## Notice

The Joint Sensors and Engagement Networks Team (JSENS), part of the UK Ministry of Defence, has entered into a contract with Lockheed Martin UK Ampthill (LMUKA) Limited for the provision of in-service support, and associated articles in relation to 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.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Authority considers that in accordance with Regulation 4 of the Defence and Security Public Contracts (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (SI 2019/697), the single source procurement of this non-competitive contract falls within the circumstances set out in regulation 16 (1)(a)(ii) of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 as amended (in particular by SI 2019/697 and SI 2020/1450). It is considered that the award of 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 as detailed below. The Joint Sensors and Engagement Networks Team (JSENS), part of the UK Ministry of Defence, intends to enter into a contract with Lockheed Martin UK Ampthill (LMUKA) Limited to take effect on and from 1 April 2025 for a period of 3 years and 9 months for the provision of in-service support, and associated articles at an estimated cost of PS15.5M (VAT ex). This is in relation to 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 Contractor 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 the Contractor has the required technical expertise with regard to the development of this complex software system, which consists of commercial off the shelf (COTS) software and modified existing military software developed through several builds and sub-builds. Only the Contractor has the specific know-how and tools to achieve the integration and interface of this software with the corresponding land-based platforms to the required safety and performance standards.

### Procurement Information

The Authority considers that in accordance with Regulation 4 of the Defence and Security Public Contracts (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (SI 2019/697), the single source procurement of this non-competitive contract falls within the circumstances set out in regulation 16 (1)(a)(ii) of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 as amended (in particular by SI 2019/697 and SI 2020/1450). It is considered that the award of 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 as detailed below. The Joint Sensors and Engagement Networks Team (JSENS), part of the UK Ministry of Defence, intends to enter into a contract with Lockheed Martin UK Ampthill (LMUKA) Limited to take effect on and from 1 April 2025 for a period of 3 years and 9 months for the provision of in-service support, and associated articles at an estimated cost of PS15.5M (VAT ex). This is in relation to 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 Contractor 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 the Contractor has the required technical expertise with regard to the development of this complex software system, which consists of commercial off the shelf (COTS) software and modified existing military software developed through several builds and sub-builds. Only the Contractor has the specific know-how and tools to achieve the integration and interface of this software with the corresponding land-based platforms 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/035858-2025 |
| 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 | 27 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 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 | £34,784,450 |

## 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 | N/A |
| 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 | 2 |
| Supplier names | LOCKHEED MARTIN (UK) AMPTHILL; LOCKHEED MARTIN UK AMPTHILL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50660000 - Repair and maintenance services of military electronic systems

## Release History

- 27 Jun 2025 at 14:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035858-2025
- 29 Oct 2024 at 16:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035083-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.contracts.mod.uk
- https://des.mod.uk/

## Provenance

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