Scope
Reference
714736451
Description
The requirement is for the Provision of In Barrack Engineering Support (IBES) to Watchkeeper Remotely Piloted Air System (RPAS). It will cover the deployment of technicians to provide maintenance services on Watchkeeper RPAS.
Contract 1. The Provision of In Barrack Engineering Support (IBES) to Watchkeeper
Supplier
Contract value
- £1,917,000 excluding VAT
- £2,300,400 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Earliest date the contract will be signed
18 June 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 July 2025 to 31 March 2026
- Possible extension to 31 March 2027
- 1 year, 9 months
Description of possible extension:
1 x 1 year (or part thereof) if continuation of service is required.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 71336000 - Engineering support services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Direct award justification
Single supplier - technical reasons
The Authority intends to award a contract to MPI Limited for the Provision of In Barrack Engineering Support (IBES) to Watchkeeper Remotely Piloted Air System (RPAS). The contract will cover the deployment at specific working locations of technicians as workforce enhancement, to provide maintenance services on Watchkeeper RPAS. The Contract is intended to be for a duration of 9 months commencing on 1 July 2025, with 1 x 1 year option period (or part thereof). The duration of the Contract aligns with the estimated out of service date of Watchkeeper, 31 March 2026. The Watchkeeper capability is required to remain at readiness level until a suitable replacement reaches its initial operating capability. The value of the Contract (including option year) is estimated to be £2,300,400 million inclusive of VAT.
It is considered that this contract can be awarded in accordance with paragraph 6 of Schedule 5 to the Procurement Act 2023, where competition is absent for technical reasons.
MPI Limited is the only supplier with the requisite skills, knowledge and experience to provide the requisite engineering support to the Watchkeeper platform. The time taken to recruit and train technicians to the requisite standard would cause an unacceptable capability gap in the provision of the services resulting in an unacceptable risk to readiness levels of the platform and, therefore, operations.
Supplier
MPI Limited
- Companies House: 02746209
The Chase, Foxholes Business Park
Hertford
SG13 7NN
United Kingdom
Email: info@mpi.ltd.uk
Region: UKH23 - Hertfordshire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. The Provision of In Barrack Engineering Support (IBES) to Watchkeeper
Contracting authority
Ministry of Defence
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHVX-4316-ZVGZ
Army HQ
Andover
SP11 8HT
United Kingdom
Contact name: Commercial Officer
Email: Army-Comrcl-Procure-FA-Mailbox@mod.gov.uk
Website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence
Region: UKJ36 - Central Hampshire
Organisation type: Public authority - central government