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4KMA Support Wrap

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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25 Apr 2024 at 09:03

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for technical support services titled "4KMA Support Wrap" with a total value of £492,339. The procurement method used was selective, involving calling off from a framework agreement. The contract period is from 4th March 2024 to 30th September 2026. The buying organisation is located in Wiltshire, England, and the procurement stage is in the award phase since the award date was 29th February 2024.

This tender for technical support services by the Ministry of Defence presents an opportunity for businesses with expertise in providing subject matter and technical support. Companies capable of offering security direction, stakeholder liaison, and conducting integration activities in the defence industry could benefit from this contract. The contract requires support activities in locations across the UK, making it suitable for service providers with a national reach and experience in MOD requirements compliance.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

4KMA Support Wrap

Notice Description

The requirement is to provide subject matter and technical expertise to in service support to Outfit 4KMA. The requirement will include, but not limited to the following activities: 1. SME technical support to programme activities: a. Attendance at working groups to include but not limited to SWG, expected frequency of each meeting will be between 2 to 3 months. 2. Support to include but not limited to testing and assurance activities: a. The provision of technical support at locations in the UK in performing and/or witnessing test, integration and acceptance activities subject to the solution test plan; b. Stakeholder liaison and attendance at test and transition working groups; c. Writing and / or reviewing individual test plans; d. Use and operation of the Communications Development and Integration Facility (CDIF) at QinetiQ Portsdown Technology Park. 3. Support to include but not limited to security and accreditation activities: a. The provision of security direction to develop security documentation to meet MOD requirements; b. The provision of security direction to achieve accreditation to meet MOD requirements; c. Writing and / or reviewing security documents; d. Stakeholder liaison and attendance at SWG; 4. Support to include in-service support to further support Thales. This will be 2nd line support: a. May require attending some platforms in the UK;

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-28b52be5-12d9-40ac-ae02-818e468a5808
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fc0e929-bce1-4670-9637-3f55e9994abc
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71356300 - Technical support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£492,339 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£492,339 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Apr 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Feb 20241 years ago
Contract Period
4 Mar 2024 - 30 Sep 2026 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WILTSHIRE
Postcode
SN13 9NR
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Corsham Ladbrook
Westminster Constituency
Chippenham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

QINETIQ

Further Information

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