Tender

708252450 - Provision of HORUS Software Support

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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27 Jun 2023 at 16:58

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is initiating a procurement process for a ten-year contract titled "Provision of HORUS Software Support" within the services industry category. The contract, valued at £7,080,000 GBP, involves through-life support of Horus Mission Data Generator & Mission Analysis Suite software suite. The procurement method is direct with a single tender action. The tender period ends on 7th July 2023, and the contract period spans from 1st October 2023 to 30th September 2033. The contract is located in the East Midlands region, United Kingdom.

This tender opportunity by the Ministry of Defence for software support services can provide a lucrative opportunity for businesses with expertise in software maintenance and technical engineering. Companies with experience in providing post-design services to software suites would be well-suited to compete. The direct procurement method signifies a streamlined process, and the long contract period offers stability for the winning supplier. Businesses interested in long-term service contracts in the software support sector should consider bidding for this opportunity.

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Notice Title

708252450 - Provision of HORUS Software Support

Notice Description

Air Platform Systems Delivery Team (APS DT), part of the Ministry of Defence ("the Authority"), intends to place a ten-year contract with Leonardo UK Ltd for the through-life support of Horus Mission Data Generator (MDG) & Mission Analysis Suite (MAS) software suite including maintenance, technical engineering software support, training, and associated software updates. Leonardo UK Ltd were responsible for the original development and maintenance of this software in conjunction with the Defensive Aides Suite (DAS) installed on multiple platforms. The Authority has determined this single source contract is excluded from Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 under Regulation 7(1)(a) in conjunction with Regulation 6(3A) (a). Leonardo UK Ltd are the only supplier with the necessary technical knowledge and experience to provide the required maintenance, technical support and post-design services to the HORUS software.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3d2fb9ef-5c07-41c3-ab3e-ea9c6b1ed99b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e807f4a-e2db-469f-aed9-0e040013dcd0
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72261000 - Software support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,080,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jun 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jul 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2023 - 30 Sep 2033 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Nicola Warden
Contact Email
nicola.warden194@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Further Information

Notice Documents

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