Procurement of a Surface Based Air and Missile Defence (land) capability

The Danish Ministry of Defence Acquisition and Logistics Organisation (DALO) has conducted an accelerated procurement procedure for the acquisition of an interim Surface Based Air and Missile Defence (SBAMD) capability. The procedure has been carried out in parallel with a separate procurement process for a permanent SBAMD solution. With regard to the acquisition for a permanent SBAMD solution, reference is made to the Prior Information Notice published on Tenders Electronic Daily (TED) on 29 May 2024 (publication no. 317139-2024). The purpose of the procurement for an interim solution was to acquire one or more SBAMD systems, with delivery required no later than the end of 2026, in order to support the early establishment of a Danish air defence capability while pending the full implementation of the permanent solution. To safeguard Denmark’s essential security interests, the procedure has been conducted pursuant to Article 346(1)(b) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU) and is therefore not subject to the general EU public procurement rules. On 7 March 2025, DALO issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) to a broad group of potential suppliers. This group included all commercial suppliers identified through the market analysis conducted in connection with the procurement for a permanent solution, as well as a number of potential government-to-government partners. During the process, DALO received a total of ten proposals, all of which have been evaluated. A political-level decision on the procurement has been taken on the basis of the evaluation results. This decision reflects the proposals deemed most likely to provide the best possible combined operational effect within the shortest possible timeframe, while also taking into account overall economic considerations. Based on the outcome, DALO intends to conclude contracts with three suppliers no later than end of June 2025: MBDA France SAS, Diehl Defence and the Norwegian Defence Materiel Agency. This ex ante notice concerns only the three above-mentioned suppliers; however, DALO reserves the right to proceed with other suppliers at a later stage if deemed necessary.