TWiSTED Phases 2 & 3 · UK public procurement notice

CPV: Military research and technology

Procedure method

Negotiated without publication of a contract notice

Legal basis

CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)

Procurement category

Services

Notice status

Awarded

Procurement threshold

Unspecified in notice

Regulatory regime

Standard

Commercial structure

Stand-alone contract (no framework)

Competition type

Competitive procedure

GPA / WTO covered

Yes (GPA)

Recurring procurement

Unspecified in notice

First published

11 May 2023, 14:52 BST

Last source update

11 May 2023, 14:52 BST

Authority reference

RQ0000021478

FTS notice number

2023/S 000-013478

Classification (CPV)

Military research and technology

Delivery area

South West (UKK)

Official registry OCID

ocds-h6vhtk-03c80b Find a Tender

Why no open competition

The works, supplies or services can be provided only by a particular economic operator due to absence of competition for technical reasons

Published justification

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl), part of the UK Ministry of Defence intends to award a Single Source Non-Qualifying Defence Contract with Xi Systems Limited ("the Contractor").

It is considered that this Contract can be placed using the Negotiated Procedure Without Prior Publication of a contract notice pursuant to Article 28(1)(e) of Directive 2009/81/EC (Regulation 16(1)(c)) of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011) for the provision of Research and Development services not excluded under the Regulation 7(1)(l) R&D Exclusion.

Xi Systems Limited successfully participated and won in a previous competitive tender process for the development of a Phase 1 prototype device. Through the contract previously placed for Phase 1, Xi Systems Limited own the IPR for TWiSTED and this contract now seeks to further develop the technology.

Publisher note: The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl), part of the UK Ministry of Defence intends to award a Single Source Non-Qualifying Defence Contract with Xi Systems Limited ("the Contractor") to carry out TWiSTED Phases 2 & 3, which is a requirement to enhance the Phase 1 prototype to replace traditional magnetically operated changeover reed switches, often used as the main power control mechanism for a range of plastic enclosed operational equipment used in support to operations in challenging operational scenarios. Following a competitive tender process, the contractor has demonstrated that they have the necessary skills and expertise, knowledge and flexibility by successfully delivering a Phase 1 miniaturised solution in FY22/23. The original contract with the Contractor has now been successfully completed. This proposed new contract will enable the Authority to ensure continued support of the Phase 1 system so that it can be exploited through rapid response tasks (RRTs) delivered through Dstl. Support will include technical assistance, bug fixes, app maintenance and small software and firmware updates. Additionally, Research and Development will commence on the next generation capability to ensure continued improvement and Phase 2 & 3 is intended to enhance the capability further by increasing its range and upgrading the power handling capability of the switch. The output of this work is up to Official Sensitive. This notice is not a request for expressions of interest so please do not apply to be invited to tender. This notice advises that the Authority has decided to negotiate a contract with the named supplier on a single source basis, and is published for reasons of transparency. If you are interested in becoming a sub-contractor for this requirement, you should apply directly to the supplier named above.

• XI Systems LimitedAwarded supplierGB-COH: 07423264 Somerset, South West

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