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NATO Armaments Ballistic Kernel (NABK) S4 Application and Code Development & Support to UK Equipments

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, LAND EQUIPMENT, ARMOURED VEHICLES PROGRAMMES - ARTILLERY SYSTEMS PROGRAMME

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11 Apr 2017 at 12:34

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is led by the Ministry of Defence's Land Equipment, Armoured Vehicles Programmes - Artillery Systems Programme, which seeks to develop software for military applications titled "NATO Armaments Ballistic Kernel (NABK) S4 Application and Code Development & Support to UK Equipments." The project falls under the goods category and has a total estimated value of approximately £1,975,851.77. It is associated with multiple UK defence equipment programmes, and the contract period spans from 1 April 2016 to 31 March 2021. Although the tender has already concluded as of 30 March 2016, it is relevant for understanding ongoing and future contracting opportunities within this sector.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in software development for military applications, particularly those with capabilities in high-integrity software projects, ballistic trajectory calculations, and data management. Companies experienced in delivering software solutions tailored to defence requirements and those capable of supporting complex military systems will find themselves well-suited to compete for similar future contracts. Engaging with the Ministry of Defence and establishing partnerships could lead to further opportunities within ongoing defence projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NATO Armaments Ballistic Kernel (NABK) S4 Application and Code Development & Support to UK Equipments

Notice Description

Development of software for military applications. This contract procures the development and maintenance of a suite of high integrity software projects and component products, considered fundamental capability for NATO and support for UK defence equipment programmes. The capabilities delivered include ballistic trajectory calculations, terrain data management and deconfliction, management and use of meterological data, providing coordinate transforms and gross error checks on Fire mission data for a number of UK defence equipment programmes. These capabilities are delivered to the following projects: Operational METGM production at the UK Meteorological Office, Fire Control Battlefield Information System Application (FC BISA), Fire Control Application (FCA) and the Type 26 Global Combat Ship (GCS) Gun Fire Control Systems (GFCS). The following projects that may require these capabilities are Advanced Sound Ranging Programme (ASP), Type 45 Destroyer Gun Fire Control System (GFCS) and the Light Gun (105mm L118) and AS90 (115mm) weapon platforms. Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier and search for the notice with reference 'UK-Bristol: Development of software for military applications.'.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/209a8923-dda9-4fc1-973b-4df1c1941319
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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

72231000 - Development of software for military applications

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,975,851 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Apr 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Mar 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2016 - 31 Mar 2021 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, LAND EQUIPMENT, ARMOURED VEHICLES PROGRAMMES - ARTILLERY SYSTEMS PROGRAMME
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
Not specified
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Further Information

Notice Documents

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