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Provision of Defensive Cyber Operations Synthetic Training Licences

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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01 Dec 2020 at 11:34

Summary of the contracting process

The MINISTRY OF DEFENCE has awarded a contract titled "Provision of Defensive Cyber Operations Synthetic Training Licences," aimed at enhancing training capabilities under Project ENDEAVOUR. This procurement falls under the software package and information systems category, addressing an immediate requirement for user access to a whole-Army Defensive Cyber Operations Synthetic Training Environment. The contract, valued at £4,297,000, was awarded following a selective procurement method through a framework agreement. The contract period commences on 1st December 2020 and extends until 30th November 2022, with delivery based in the South East of England. The initial tender period concluded on 30th October 2020.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses in the software development sector, especially those specialising in cyber operations training tools and systems. Companies with expertise in creating scalable training environments capable of supporting a large number of concurrent users would be particularly well-suited to compete in future tenders within this domain. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find advantageous openings in similar projects that support Defence initiatives, aligning with the government's commitment to fostering SME participation in public procurement.

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Notice Title

Provision of Defensive Cyber Operations Synthetic Training Licences

Notice Description

To meet the requirement for continuation training as part of Project ENDEAVOUR there is an immediate need for static and mobile user access to a whole-Army DCO Synthetic Training Environment (STE). In order to satisfy the core demand identified, a capability/environment able to host a minimum of 750 concurrent users at any one time will be essential. Contract awarded through G-Cloud 12

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2c1c8b07-8825-40f8-b44e-bac250e24c6c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/565ba93e-19cd-4c6a-9a35-46191215d1bc
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,297,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Dec 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Oct 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Nov 20205 years ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2020 - 30 Nov 2022 1-2 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ANDOVER
Postcode
SP11 8HJ
Post Town
Salisbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Test Valley
Electoral Ward
Andover Millway
Westminster Constituency
North West Hampshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IMMERSIVE LABS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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