The acquisition of Fixed Air Defence Radars (FADR), including support for sustainment and training
AI Summary
The Danish Ministry of Defence Acquisition and Logistics Organisation (DALO) has entered into a contract to procure a suite of Fixed Air Defence Radars (FADRs) aimed at strengthening the country’s airspace surveillance and defensive capabilities. The agreement encompasses the purchase of three radar units to be installed at distinct sites across Denmark, with an additional option for a fourth unit. The contract is divided into two distinct components: an Acquisition Contract that covers the delivery, installation, and integration of the radar systems, and a Sustainment Agreement detailing long‑term support services, including spare parts supply, repair and maintenance, technical assistance, and comprehensive training for an extended period of up to 25 years. Deployment of the radars is intended to replace and expand the existing radar infrastructure, thereby enhancing situational awareness and contributing to Denmark’s national and NATO‑aligned air defence operations.
The procurement procedure was conducted under a direct award basis pursuant to Article 346(1)(b) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, reflecting the time‑critical nature of the security requirement and the need for rapid procurement and deployment. Although the procurement included a framework element, system limitations led to its classification as a non‑framework agreement; nevertheless, the sustained support provision is effectively structured as a long‑term framework. The contract accommodates renewal options and outlines a structured duration, with the sustainment component offering a series of terms that aggregate to a potential total of 25 years to accommodate the radars’ expected service life and evolving operational contexts.
The radars must be compatible with the NATO Integrated Air Defence Management System (INTANAMDS) and meet all technical and operational specifications set forth by DALO, ensuring interoperability, reliability, and full integration into Denmark’s air defence infrastructure.
Description
Additional information: The field concerning whether the acquisition is a framework agreement is marked as ‘no framework agreement’. However, this is due to system-related limitations, as it is not possible to select both a contract and a framework agreement. The value set out in "Value of all contracts awarded in this procedure" and "Value of the result" is the evaluation-technical price of the successful offer of both the Acquisition Contract and the Sustainment Agreement. It does thus not necessarily reflect the final value, nor does it constitute a commitment by DALO to procure goods or services corresponding to that amount.
Place of performance: The FADRs shall be delivered and installed at different sites across the Kingdom of Denmark.
Lot: LOT-0000
Title: The acquisition of Fixed Air Defence Radars (FADR), including support for sustainment and training