--- title: "Provision of Contractor Technical Support at Remote Radar Heads" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05498f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05498f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05498f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05498f.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "AIR DEFENCE & WINDFARM MITIGATION SYSTEMS (ADWIMS) DELIVERY TEAM, DEFENCE EQUIPMENT & SUPPORT, MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2025-06-16" --- # Provision of Contractor Technical Support at Remote Radar Heads Buyer: AIR DEFENCE & WINDFARM MITIGATION SYSTEMS (ADWIMS) DELIVERY TEAM, DEFENCE EQUIPMENT & SUPPORT, MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05498f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05498f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05498f.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence, through its Air Defence & Windfarm Mitigation Systems (ADWiMS) Delivery Team, has completed a contracting process with Serco Limited for the provision of technical support at Remote Radar Heads across the United Kingdom. The contract amendment was signed on 16 June 2025 and pertains to military defence services, specifically focusing on technical support for various critical equipment. Procurement was carried out under a negotiated procedure without a prior publication of a contract notice, largely due to technical constraints limiting competition, and the challenging logistics and existing capabilities Serco brings to the locations in question. This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in military defence services, particularly those with expertise in technical support for radar systems and related equipment. While the process was non-competitive due to logistical challenges and existing commitments with Serco, companies with similar capabilities may benefit from understanding these niche needs for future opportunities. Businesses well-suited to compete in this environment might consider developing specialised skill sets and logistical capabilities to operate in remote and technically demanding locations, which could enhance their service offerings and competitiveness in similar future procurement processes. ## Notice The Ministry of Defence intends to amend the ADEWS/110 (705523451) contract with Serco Limited to add the following requirements: (1) CONTRACTOR TECHNICAL SUPPORT TO THE LINK 16 EQUIPMENT SUITE (L16ES). (2) CONTRACTOR TECHNICAL SUPPORT TO THE RADOME INSTALLATIONS. (3) CONTRACTOR TECHNICAL SUPPORT TO MOBILE ELEVATED WORK PLATFORMS (MEWPs). (4) CONTRACTOR TECHNICAL SUPPORT TO GROUND TO AIR RADIO SYSTEMS AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT. At the publication date of this notice, the contract amendment has not been completed. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Authority intends to amend the ADEWS/110 (705523451) contract with Serco Limited to add the following requirements: (1) CONTRACTOR TECHNICAL SUPPORT TO THE LINK 16 EQUIPMENT SUITE (L16ES). (2) CONTRACTOR TECHNICAL SUPPORT TO THE RADOME INSTALLATIONS. (3) CONTRACTOR TECHNICAL SUPPORT TO MOBILE ELEVATED WORK PLATFORMS (MEWPS). (4) CONTRACTOR TECHNICAL SUPPORT TO GROUND TO AIR RADIO SYSTEMS AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT. At the publication date of this notice, the contract amendment has not been completed. ### Procurement Information The Authority is amending the contract based on the Additional works or services (DSPCR Regulation 16(1)(d)(i)) justification for a non-competitive procurement process. In the case of these requirements, it is considered that the additional works or services cannot be technically or economically separated from the original contract without major inconvenience to the procurer. This is because of the limited accommodation at the Remote Radar Heads (RRHs) and the limited access to the sites due to their remote location. Serco already have personnel deployed to the sites. If a contractor other than Serco was to deliver the requirement, then additional personnel would need to be deployed to the sites, using scarce accommodation. With multiple Serco personnel already present at the RRHs, there should be a greater degree of resilience in the support available. Serco's existing presence at the site is considered essential to the ability to deliver the requirement, given the overall logistical challenges, including limited onsite accommodation. The RRHs often suffer from significant disruption to their transport connections during the winter and the accommodation is basic. Therefore, personnel need to be deployed to the sites to deliver the requirements. This amendment value does not exceed 50% of the original contract value, which was PS28M ex VAT. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032706-2025 | | 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 | 16 Jun 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 15 Jun 2025 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £1,500,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | AIR DEFENCE & WINDFARM MITIGATION SYSTEMS (ADWIMS) DELIVERY TEAM, DEFENCE EQUIPMENT & SUPPORT, 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 | 1 | | Supplier names | SERCO | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services ### Codes - 75221000 - Military defence services ## Release History - 16 Jun 2025 at 15:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032706-2025 ## Notice URLs - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/defence-equipment-and-support ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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