Scope
Reference
714887454
Description
The current SSR is a portable Commercial OFF The Shelf (COTS) radar that is deployed when the submarine has surfaced, carried to the bridge fin by the crew, clamped to the boat structure, plugged into a vessel power socket and operated. The SSR operates as a second radar or as a backup, should the primary radar fail. It is used to detect the whereabouts of other surface objects and coastlines and is of particular importance when the vessel is approaching or leaving harbour, or in busy shipping areas.
The SSR equipment is stored within the submarine when not in use and deployed to the bridge fin when surfaced through a bespoke carriage solution. Currently, this is a bag and pulley system for the carriage and modified COTS mounts for attachment of the radome and display to the vessel mast/structure respectively.
The current and previous SSR solutions were subject to high failure rates.
The requirement is the delivery of a more innovative solution that addresses availability issues and aligns better with platform environmental requirements, including electromagnetic compatibility and toxicity. The capability is required for a period of 5 years (estimated) - this is anticipated as a timescale of 6-months for replacement from contract award / commencement of contract, followed by 4.5 years of support.
Total value (estimated)
- £800,000 excluding VAT
- £960,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 13 October 2025 to 12 October 2030
- 5 years
Main procurement category
Works
CPV classifications
- 35722000 - Radar
- 45223400 - Radar station construction work
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
Details included within Procurement Specific Questionnaire.
Technical ability conditions of participation
Details included within Procurement Specific Questionnaire.
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
11 July 2025, 12:00pm
Submission type
Requests to participate
Deadline for requests to participate
18 July 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
PSQ responses should be submitted using the DSP by the deadline. Responses submitted via any other medium will not be accepted or considered.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
29 September 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Technical | Weightings will be set out in the associated tender documents. |
Quality |
| Commercial | Weightings will be set out in the associated tender documents. |
Quality |
| Financial | Weightings will be set out in the associated tender documents. |
Price |
Weighting description
Evaluation will calculate the Most Advantageous Tender (MAT) to The Authority. Full details to be set out included in the associated tender documents.
Other information
Payment terms
All payments will be made through the Authority's Contracting, Purchasing & Finance (CP&F) system (Exostar) and will be in accordance with future contractual arrangements.
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Competitive flexible procedure description
This procurement will follow a two stage competitive flexible procedure.
Stage One. The Authority will carry out a Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ) as the first stage - evaluating suppliers on conditions of participation through combination of aspects including qualification & technical questions & an assessment of excludable suppliers, connected persons or sub-contractors in accordance with PA 2023.
Stage Two. At the second stage, the Authority will issue an Invitation to Tender (ITT) to the qualifying bidders. inviting submission of tenders. Award criteria and tender evaluation will be published in the DSP with the ITT
Summary of the stages of the procurement & are as follows:
1. Preliminary market engagement (This has been completed).
2. Publish UK4 tender notice.
3. Publish PSQ / requests to participate.
4. Receive PSQ / requests to participate; carry-out assesement and evaluation of submissions against set criteria - conditions of participation.
5. Invite qualifying bidders to tender by issuing the invitation to tender. (Inform non-qualifying bdders who will not be invited to tender).
6. (Tendering period) Receive tenders.
7. Evaluate tenders against the award criteria and determine the most advantageous tender.
8. Inform bidders of the outcome and issue assessment summaries.
9. Publish the contract award notice (triggering the mandatory or voluntary standstill where appropriate).
10. Following completion of standstill, enter into the contract with the winning bidder.
11. Publish the contract details notice and (if required) a copy of the contract
The Authority reserves the right to cancel the competition at any stage with no liability for bidder/tenderer costs and expenses.
Documents
Associated tender documents
20250616-SSR_Market Engagement Event-OS.pdf
Preliminary Market Engagement Event
Documents to be provided after the tender notice
Procurement Specific Questionnaire via https://www.contracts.mod.uk/
Contracting authority
Defence Equipment and Support
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVRL-5831-GLMM
MOD Abbey Wood
Bristol
BS34 8JH
United Kingdom
Email: che.wong104@mod.gov.uk
Website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/defence-equipment-and-support
Region: UKK12 - Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Organisation type: Public authority - central government