--- title: "GSA8 ISS Contract" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04b3be" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04b3be" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04b3be.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04b3be.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2024-11-05" --- # GSA8 ISS Contract Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04b3be [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04b3be) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04b3be.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has awarded a contract for Post Design Services (PDS) of the Gun System Automation Mk8 (GSA8), which is integral to the Type 23 Frigate Naval fleet. The contract, valued at £14 million over a five-year term, was awarded to Leonardo MW Ltd (Leonardo). Located in Bristol, the procurement falls under the "services" category as per CPV code 50842000, focusing on repair and maintenance services of weapon systems. The procurement method employed was limited, executed without prior publication of a contract notice, justified under the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 for technical reasons, as Leonardo is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) of the GSA8 system. The procurement stage is currently at the Award stage, formalised on 4th November 2024. This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in defence systems maintenance and support, particularly those with expertise in complex naval weaponry. Given that Leonardo will be subcontracting part of this project, there is potential for smaller, niche service providers to engage in highly specialised phases of the contract. Companies that have a strong background in advanced engineering, obsolescence management, and technical services related to defence equipment are well-suited to compete and collaborate under this contract framework. This engagement will demonstrate their competence in the defence sector, potentially leading to further opportunities in similar high-value contracts. ## Notice The International Guns, Missiles and Rockets Project Team, part of the Ministry of Defence (MOD), intends to award a contract to Leonardo MW Ltd (Leonardo) for Post Design Services (PDS) for the Gun System Automation Mk8 (GSA8), which is fitted to the Type 23 Frigate Naval fleet. The contract shall be for a term of 5 years and have an estimated value of PS14m. In accordance with regulation 4 of The Defence and Security Public Contracts (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (SI 2019/697) this contract 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 this 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 Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 for technical reasons. This is because Leonardo is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) of the GSA8 and has supported it since it came into service in 1988. Only the OEM has the drawings, information, technical expertise and tools to continue to support this vital piece of equipment and to manage complicated issues of obsolescence as it nears the end of its in service life. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Gun System Automation Mk 8 (GSA8) In-Service Support Contract ### Procurement Information The International Guns, Missiles and Rockets Project Team, part of the Ministry of Defence (MOD), intends to award a contract to Leonardo MW Ltd (Leonardo) for Post Design Services (PDS) for the Gun System Automation Mk8 (GSA8), which is fitted to the Type 23 Frigate Naval fleet. The contract shall be for a term of 5 years and have an estimated value of PS14m. In accordance with regulation 4 of The Defence and Security Public Contracts (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (SI 2019/697) this contract 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 this 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 Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 for technical reasons. This is because Leonardo is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) of the GSA8 and has supported it since it came into service in 1988. Only the OEM has the drawings, information, technical expertise and tools to continue to support this vital piece of equipment and to manage complicated issues of obsolescence as it nears the end of its in service life. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035774-2024 | | Notice type | Tender 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 | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Nov 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 4 Nov 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 | £14,000,000 | ## 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 | 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 | TLH3 Essex | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | LEONARDO | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 50842000 - Repair and maintenance services of weapon systems ## Release History - 5 Nov 2024 at 11:56 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035774-2024 - 4 Nov 2024 at 14:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035659-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035701-2024?origin=SearchResults&p=1 - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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