Queen Elizabeth Class (QEC) Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) Interim Support Phase 2

Contract summary

Industry

• Radar - 35722000

Location of contract

United Kingdom

Value of contract

£1,595,975

Procurement reference

708289450

Published date

2 July 2024

Closing date

26 June 2024

Closing time

5pm

Contract start date

27 June 2024

Contract end date

31 March 2027

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold)

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

No

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

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Description

The Secretary of State for Defence (the Authority), through the Surface Ships Combat Systems Group (SSCSG) Project Team within Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) has placed a 3-year contract, with a 1-year option period for a maximum duration of 4 years, with Leonardo UK Ltd. for the Support of Queen Elizabeth Class (QEC) Identification Friend or Foe (IFF).

QEC IFF is a secondary surveillance radar system fitted to the two ships in the QEC. It forms part of the QEC Mission System and contributes towards situational awareness, identification and Air Traffic Control operations within both vessels.

The Authority's VTN detailing the reasons for the single source award was published on the Defence Sourcing Portal (DSP) on 13/11/2023.

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More information

Attachments

• QEC IFF Phase 2 Redcated Documents.zip
• Signed contract

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Award information

Awarded date

27 June 2024

Contract start date

27 June 2024

Contract end date

31 March 2027

Total value of contract

£1,595,975

This contract was awarded to 1 supplier.

Leonardo UK Ltd.

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About the buyer

Contact name

Robert Stevens

Address

SSCSG, MCS, DE&S
Ash 2b, MOD Abbey Wood
Bristol
BS34 8JH
England

Email

Robert.Stevens121@mod.gov.uk