Award

Technical Support for NATO Standardisation of Message Text Formats (MTF) & IRIS Management

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Award

06 Feb 2025 at 13:53

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has recently completed the procurement process for Technical Support for NATO Standardisation of Message Text Formats (MTF) & IRIS Management. This contract falls under the industry category of System Implementation Planning Services (CPV code: 72224100). The procurement was conducted through a limited, negotiated procedure without prior publication, valued at £1,055,642. The contract period spans from 1st February 2025 to 31st January 2030, with services to be delivered in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The award was finalised on 30th January 2025, with SYSTEMATIC SOFTWARE ENGINEERING LIMITED selected as the supplier.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses that specialise in technical support services, particularly those experienced with military or defence projects. Companies adept in system implementation planning and management could find this tender conducive to substantial growth, benefiting from a stable, long-term contract with a major public sector client. The award's recognition of suitability for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) indicates that diverse business types, including smaller firms, are well-suited to compete for such contracts in the future.

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Notice Title

Technical Support for NATO Standardisation of Message Text Formats (MTF) & IRIS Management

Notice Description

Contract Award Notice for the purchase of Technical Support for NATO Standardisation of Message Text Formats (MTF) & IRIS Management

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0488434c-15c7-4b3a-b714-e6699354cbcf
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b28dd15f-8081-4324-be6d-7e8f11f36975
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72224100 - System implementation planning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,055,642 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,055,642 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2025 - 31 Jan 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
peter.jones247@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PORTSMOUTH
Postcode
PO2 8BY
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Nelson
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SYSTEMATIC SOFTWARE ENGINEERING

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