---
title: "In Service Support of Type 45, Integrated Navigation and Bridge System (INBS)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04c83e"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2024-12-16"
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# In Service Support of Type 45, Integrated Navigation and Bridge System (INBS)

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04c83e

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## Summary

The UK Ministry of Defence, through its Defence Equipment & Support's Sense, Decide, and Communicate Project Team, has completed the award stage of a public procurement process titled "In Service Support of Type 45, Integrated Navigation and Bridge System (INBS)". This tender falls under the “Repair and maintenance services of military electronic systems” industry category and is specific to the UK region. The contract, awarded to ANSCHUETZ UK LTD, has an estimated value of £22 million and is set for a term of three years, with options for two additional one-year extensions. The procurement method used was limited, with the contract awarded on 16th December 2024 without prior publication of a call for competition due to technical reasons as allowed by the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the repair, maintenance, and upgrading of military navigation systems, particularly those who offer competitive pricing. SMEs with experience in military electronics, maritime navigation systems, and related support services could find growth prospects by positioning themselves as subcontractors or partners to the primary supplier, ANSCHUETZ UK LTD. The Ministry of Defence's focus on maintaining and upgrading its Type 45 Class Integrated Navigation and Bridge Systems ensures ongoing demand for high-quality, reliable service providers in this niche sector.

## Notice

In Service Support of Type 45, Integrated Navigation and Bridge System (INBS)

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Repair, maintenance, upgrading, reconditioning services

Options: Two (2) One (1) year options to extend contract duration.

### Procurement Information

In accordance with Regulation 4 of the Defence and Security 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 Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011, as amended, for technical reasons.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040386-2024 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Dec 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 | £22,000,000 |

## 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 | ANSCHUETZ |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50244000 - Reconditioning services of ships or boats
- 50245000 - Upgrading services of ships
- 50246300 - Repair and maintenance services of floating structures
- 50246400 - Repair and maintenance services of floating platforms
- 50660000 - Repair and maintenance services of military electronic systems

## Release History

- 16 Dec 2024 at 10:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040386-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://des.mod.uk/

## Provenance

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