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RECODE - In Service Support for Combat Management Systems (CMS), Shared Infrastructure (SI) and Networks - Contract Awarded

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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27 Sep 2024 at 08:36

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) of the United Kingdom has completed the award stage of a significant tender titled "RECODE - In Service Support for Combat Management Systems (CMS), Shared Infrastructure (SI) and Networks - Contract Awarded." This contract has been awarded to BAE Systems Surface Ships Ltd for the provision of ongoing support for CMS, including software and hardware, as well as the hosting infrastructure of SI & Combat System Networks for Royal Navy platforms. The project will span various sites across the South East of the UK, covering a wide array of naval platforms such as Type 23 Frigates, Type 45 Destroyers, Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers, and more. The contract is valued at £285,275,277 and runs from 1st October 2024 to 30th September 2032.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in computer-related services, notably those experienced with complex systems integration and support of military-grade hardware and software. Large-scale enterprises, particularly those with established capabilities in defence and maritime systems, would be highly suited to compete for such contracts in the future. The negotiated procedure without prior publication used here signifies a targeted approach, often with stringent requirements, favouring companies with proven track records in similar large-scale defence projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RECODE - In Service Support for Combat Management Systems (CMS), Shared Infrastructure (SI) and Networks - Contract Awarded

Notice Description

This is a notice to inform the market that the Surface Ships Combat Systems Group Delivery Team which is part of the United Kingdom Ministry of Defence has placed a contract with BAE Systems Surface Ships Ltd (BAES) for In Service Support of Combat Management Systems (CMS), BAES Shared Infrastructure (SI) & Networks for Royal Navy platforms, Land-Based Test Sites & training sites as well as the installation of SI Version 3 on Type 45 Destroyers. The platforms in scope include Type 23 Frigates, T45, Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carrier, Landing Platform Dock, Royal Fleet Auxiliary, Type 26 Frigates & support for the hosting infrastructure on the Type 31 Frigates to enable the hosting of the Maritime Electronic Warfare Systems Integrated Capability (MEWSIC). A CMS is a multi-layered system, comprising of component parts, products & individual equipment which all work together to provide situational awareness & lethality to the operator. The CMS covers: CMS Software & Hardware, and Hosting Infrastructure through SI & Combat System Networks. CMS equipment is made up of a series of discrete sub-systems, fully integrated together to provide the interface from which Operators can achieve a platform's Decide & Enable capabilities. Integration & configuration management is performed at the system level to ensure interoperability across the respective sub-systems.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-357d474f-6c7a-4da8-b0de-cd02d0410780
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1bebb074-cc1c-4b9c-997c-7d3adc4ee974
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72500000 - Computer-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£285,275,277 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£285,275,277 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2032 Over 5 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
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8JH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BAE SYSTEMS SURFACE SHIPS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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