--- title: "G-AMB CLS Support Contract" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04b2bb" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04b2bb" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04b2bb.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04b2bb.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2024-10-30" --- # G-AMB CLS Support Contract Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04b2bb [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04b2bb) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04b2bb.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has finalised a contract, titled "G-AMB CLS Support Contract," within the defence industry category. This contract encompasses logistical and integration support for the Giraffe-Agile Multi Beam (G-AMB) radars, integral to the UK's Ground Based Air Defence capabilities. The contract, awarded to SAAB AB, is set to commence on 1 April 2025 for a period of three years, with an optional fourth year, extending up to 31 March 2029. Operating in the UK region, this negotiation without prior publication caters specifically to highly technical needs that can only be met by SAAB, the holder of all relevant intellectual property rights. This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses in the defence logistics and technical integration sector. Companies specialising in radar technology, logistical support, and technical integration can explore subcontracting possibilities under this high-value contract, worth £30,000,000. With SAAB AB's dominant position as a single-source supplier, businesses offering complementary skills and innovative solutions in radar operation, maintenance, and integration could find substantial growth prospects by partnering on this project, contributing to the technological advancement and security of the UK's defence infrastructure. ## Notice The Contract is for the for the provision of logistic and integration support, and associated articles, in relation to the Giraffe-Agile Multi Beam (G-AMB) radars which support the UK Ministry of Defence's Land Environment Air Picture Provision and Ground Based Air Defence capabilities. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Joint Sensors and Engagement Networks Team, part of the UK Ministry of Defence intends to enter into a contract with SAAB AB (publ) to take effect on and from 1.04.2025 for a period of 4 Years (3+ 1 Option year) for the provision of logistic and integration support, and associated articles, in relation to the Giraffe-Agile Multi Beam (G-AMB) radars, which support the UK Ministry of Defence's Land Environment Air Picture Provision, Sky Sabre and Ground Based Air Defence capabilities. The Contractor is the Design Authority for, and holder of all relevant intellectual property rights in, the G-AMB radars. This includes proprietary software and hardware and as such, SAAB AB are the only provider of the relevant technical expertise in order to meet the Authority's requirement. Options: 8.3. The contract duration will be 3+1 years, with core support running from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2029. There will be an additional Option Year available for the period 1st April 2028 to 31st March 2029. ### Procurement Information 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. 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. This is because the Contractor is the manufacturer of and design authority for, and holder of all relevant intellectual property rights and proprietary information (such as drawings and specifications) in, the G-AMB radars and the Authority procured: (i) the G-AMB radars from the Contractor under the terms of a contract entered into on 17.8.2015 (ii) logistic support from the Contractor for such radars under a contract entered into on 1.1.2014 (contract expired 31.12.2018) (iii) logistic support from the Contractor for such radars under a contract entered into on 1.1.2019 (contract expired 31.03.2024) (iv) logistic support from the Contractor for such radars under a contract entered into on 28.06.2024 (contract expires 31.03.205) No licences have been granted to any other persons, including the Authority, to obtain and exploit the drawings and specifications necessary to provide the requirement to support the equipment. The Contractor, as the only manufacturer and supplier of the G-AMB radars as a defence product, is the only economic operator with the specific knowledge of the system to be able to support such equipment. In support of G-AMB functionality, the Contractor produce software and the specialist applications that are deeply integrated with the unique hardware that makes up the G-AMB product. Only SAAB is able to offer the necessary software and hardware support to ensure that security risks, obsolescence and capability updates can be managed. Safe operation and maintenance of the G-AMB are dependent upon a well-informed support arrangement and only SAAB can provide sufficient knowledge to ensure that any safety issues identified are fully addressed by their support activities. The Contractor is therefore the only economic operator capable of meeting the Authority's technical requirements under the Contract. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035243-2024 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | 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 | 30 Oct 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 30 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 | £30,000,000 | ## 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 | SAAB | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment ### Codes - 35722000 - Radar ## Release History - 30 Oct 2024 at 17:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035243-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://www.contracts.mod.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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