Scope
Reference
715759455
Description
A report detailing viability for Integration of Mk41 vertical launching system and Aster 30 Missile
Contract 1
Supplier
Contract value
- £1,666,666.67 excluding VAT
- £2,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Earliest date the contract will be signed
12 February 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 16 February 2026 to 12 March 2027
- 1 year, 25 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 73410000 - Military research and technology
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Other information
Description of risks to contract performance
The following risks could occur which could affect contract delivery or performance:
Changes in laws or regulations resulting in a need to amend the Contract timescales, costs, deliverables or scope.
Unexpected delays to delivery timescales due to either Authority, Contractor or third party actions resulting in a need to amend the Contract timescales, costs, deliverables or scope.
Unexpected changes to costs due to either Authority, Contractor or third party actions resulting in a need to amend the Contract timescales, costs, deliverables or scope.
Unexpected changes to volume of deliverables due to either Authority, Contractor or third party actions resulting in a need to amend the Contract timescales, costs, deliverables or scope.
Unexpected changes to scope of deliverables due to either Authority, Contractor or third party actions resulting in a need to amend the Contract timescales, costs, deliverables or scope.
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Direct award justification
Single supplier - technical reasons
The Ministry of Defence intends to award a contract to MBDA UK Limited for the commissioning of a report to test the compatibility of Aster missiles with the MK41 missiles launcher system. The contract will be for a duration of 1-year, with an estimated value of £2,000,000. It is considered that this contract can be awarded under section 41 of the Procurement Act 2023 because the direct award justification specified in Paragraph 6 (single supplier - technical reasons) of Schedule 5 applies. MBDA UK Limited is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for the Aster missile and possesses the technical knowledge to assess the feasibility of integrating new launcher technology with existing systems. MBDA also has contractual rights to use the technical data of Lockheed Martin who is the OEM for the MK41 launcher system. The findings will inform strategic decisions on future capability development and operational flexibility to reduce the need for separate launcher solutions for different missile types. There are no reasonable alternatives.
Supplier
MBDA UK LIMITED
- Companies House: 03144919
Six Hills Way
Stevenage
SG1 2DA
United Kingdom
Telephone: 01438 756923
Region: UKH23 - Hertfordshire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1
Contracting authority
Ministry of Defence
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHVX-4316-ZVGZ
Navy Commercial, NCHQ, Whale Island
Portsmouth
PO2 8BY
United Kingdom
Email: andrew.connelly102@mod.gov.uk
Website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence
Region: UKJ31 - Portsmouth
Organisation type: Public authority - central government