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title: "A400M Future Integrated Review Defensive Aid Suites (IR DAS)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04c08f"
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# A400M Future Integrated Review Defensive Aid Suites (IR DAS)

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04c08f

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## Summary

The UK Ministry of Defence has completed the procurement process for an 18-month contract focused on the advancement and de-risking activities for the integration of an Electro-Optical/Infra-Red Defensive Aids System (EO/IR DAS) onto the A400M aircraft platform. This contract, awarded under a negotiated procedure without prior publication of a contract notice, has been granted to Leonardo UK, owing to technical reasons and the specific know-how required. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically aircraft-operation services, taking place predominantly within the UK, with the contract having been signed on 27th November 2024.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in the defence and aerospace sectors, particularly those that can provide specialized services and technological advancements pertinent to aircraft operation and defensive systems. Companies that have a strong focus on research, development, and technical expertise in Electro-Optical/Infra-Red technology would be highly suitable to compete for similar future contracts. Furthermore, involvement in such high-profile projects with the Ministry of Defence can elevate business profiles, potentially leading to further contract opportunities and collaborations within the defence sector.

## Notice

Advancement and De-Risking Activities for EO/IR DAS

### Procurement Information

The A400M Delivery team, part of the UK Ministry of Defence, intends to place an 18-month contract with Leonardo UK for support to de-risking and advancement activity in relation to the integration of an Electro-Optical/Infra-Red Defensive Aids System (EO/IR DAS) onto the A400M platform. 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). It is considered that this contract can be placed using the Negotiated Procedure without Prior Publication of a Contract Notice pursuant to Regulation 16(1)(a)(ii) of the UK Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 for technical reasons. OCCAR, on behalf of the UK MOD, have contracted a tasking with Airbus Military Sociedad Limitada (AMSL) as the A400M platform Design Organisation, for de-risking and advancement activity relating to the integration of a new EO/IR DAS system onto the A400M; such system being manufactured by Leonardo UK. In order to be able to complete the work under this contract, there is a dependency for the UK to provide equipment-specific information including interface requirements. The equipment OEM, Leonardo UK, is the only contractor with access to this information and specific know-how.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038350-2024 |
| 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 | 27 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 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 | £1,300,000 |

## 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 | LEONARDO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60444000 - Aircraft-operation services

## Release History

- 27 Nov 2024 at 16:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038350-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://contracts.mod.uk

## Provenance

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