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title: "PROCUREMENT OF ELECTRO-MAGNETIC COUNTER SMALL UNCREWED AIR SYSTEMS DEFEAT AND/OR DETECT (EMDAD) (AND ASSOCIATED SYSTEMS)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04c804"
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# PROCUREMENT OF ELECTRO-MAGNETIC COUNTER SMALL UNCREWED AIR SYSTEMS DEFEAT AND/OR DETECT (EMDAD) (AND ASSOCIATED SYSTEMS)

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04c804

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## Summary

The UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) has awarded a multi-supplier Framework Agreement for the procurement of Electro-Magnetic Counter Small Uncrewed Air Systems Detection and/or Defeat (EMDaD) and associated systems under the title “PROCUREMENT OF ELECTRO-MAGNETIC COUNTER SMALL UNCREWED AIR SYSTEMS DEFEAT AND/OR DETECT (EMDAD) (AND ASSOCIATED SYSTEMS)”. This contract, classified under the CPV category of Electronic warfare systems and countermeasures, covers the entire UK region. It falls under the 'Award' stage of the procurement process and was officially signed on 8th November 2024. The framework, valued at up to £38.75 million excluding VAT, stretches over a period of 7 years, involving multiple suppliers to deliver the required goods. Suppliers involved include well-known entities such as BT PLC, Bornea (UK) Limited, and Thales UK Limited, among others.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses operating within the electronic warfare systems and countermeasures sector. Companies with expertise in the creation and supply of advanced detection and defeat technologies for uncrewed air systems are particularly well-suited to compete in this framework. The procurement method adopted is 'selective', ensuring that only qualified suppliers with the capability to meet the Ministry of Defence’s rigorous standards are engaged. Additionally, the framework contract offers promising growth potentials through the continuous demand for high-performance systems and associated equipment for Tests and Trials, fostering long-term collaborations and innovation within the defence industry.

## Notice

The Dismounted Close Combat (DCC) Team, part of the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) has awarded a multi-product, multi-supplier Framework Agreement contract for the procurement of Counter-uncrewed Air Systems (C-uAS), specifically Electro-Magnetic DETECT and/or DEFEAT (EMDaD) capabilities and associated equipment, for use by the Dismounted Close Combat Soldier. The estimated total Framework value is up to PS38.75M ex-VAT across multiple suppliers throughout the 7-year duration of the Framework. Following award of the Framework Agreement, the Authority's intention is to seek technical data for the proposed products from the supplier. The Authority shall then call forward the physical product for trials and assessment to be carried out by the Authority or a third party on their behalf. The Authority will only procure products that have been tested and meet the specified requirement. Separate to the requirement above, (Subject to another Contract Notice) the Authority's intention is to place a service contract with a single UK based supplier under the Freedom of Action following a competition. This service contract will allow the supplier to undertake trials and assessment activities for all equipment procured under the framework on the Authority's behalf. The Cyber Risk Level associated with this project has been assessed as Very Low. Risk Assessment Reference: RAR-240321A02 Notice https://www.contracts.mod.uk/go/34712815018E7EE8AAAF

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040299-2024 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 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 | £7 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Not specified |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 17 |
| Supplier names | ; BORNEA (UK; D-FEND SOLUTIONS; DRONE EVOLUTION; ELBIT SYSTEMS; FORSBERG SERVICES; IAN EDGAR (LIVERPOOL; LEVEL PEAKS ASSOCIATES; MARLBOROUGH COMMUNICATIONS; METIS AEROSPACE; PRECISION TECHNIC DEFENCE; R2 WIRELESS; RAFAEL ADVANCED DEFENCE SYSTEMS; STEELROCK TECHNOLOGIES; THALES; TRL TECHNOLOGY; VIKING ARMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

### Codes

- 35730000 - Electronic warfare systems and counter measures

## Release History

- 13 Dec 2024 at 15:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040299-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://www.contracts.mod.uk/go/34712815018E7EE8AAAF

## Provenance

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