Ministry of Defence · Awarded contract
Awarded

Award of G-ALFEA Sonobuoy Purchase, Modification, Calibration, and Testing Contract to Ultra Electronics Ltd

Awarded 25 Oct 2022

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Awarded25 Oct 2022
Value£491,700.00
SupplierUltra Electronics Limited
AgencyMinistry of Defence
RegionSouth East
CategoryDefense & Aerospace
Ended 3y 1mo ago11mo term
Awarded 25 Oct 2022Expired 29 Sept 2023

About

The Ministry of Defence awarded a contract to Ultra Electronics Limited for the purchase, modification, calibration, and testing of two G-ALFEA sonobuoys.

The contract has a term of 9 months and is valued at £491,700.

The award was made using the negotiated procedure without prior publication of a contract notice under Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Article 32(2)(b)(ii)) due to technical reasons, as Ultra Electronics Ltd sonobuoys are required for technical and interoperability purposes, with existing systems provided by Ultra Electronics Ltd.

Ultra Electronics Ltd represents the UK on the NATO NIAG SG90 Sonobuoy Digital Telemetry panel, and their understanding of technology from previous R&D contracts within the Underwater Systems research programme supports the justification.

Ultra Electronics Ltd also holds a through-life sonobuoys contract for the Royal Navy and Royal Air Force, and interoperability is key to ensure technical compatibility in information gathered during testing with both the NATO panel and the DE&S sonobuoy contract.

Only Ultra Electronics Ltd possesses the required technical information and knowledge.

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