Tender

708266450 BOREALIS - PQQ Opportunity

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has initiated a joint project with UK Space Command (UKSC) and UK Space Agency (UKSA) named BOREALIS to develop core systems for a civil-military National Space Operations Centre. The procurement stage is currently active for the IT services category, with an estimated value ranging from £42M to £70M (ex VAT). The tender deadline is set for 15th January 2024, and the contract period spans from 2nd December 2024 to 2nd December 2027. The procurement method is a selective procedure above the threshold, with the buying organisation being the Ministry of Defence located in Bristol, South West England.

This project presents a growth opportunity for businesses in IT services, consulting, software development, and Internet support sectors. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are particularly encouraged to participate. The procurement process will follow Agile development principles, providing a platform for innovative and iterative solutions. Businesses that can demonstrate adaptability, technological expertise, and alignment with the project's goals are well-suited to compete in this tender.

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Notice Title

708266450 BOREALIS - PQQ Opportunity

Notice Description

The Ministry of Defence (MOD), UK Space Command (UKSC) and UK Space Agency (UKSA) joint project BOREALIS has been initiated to develop the core systems for a civil-military National Space Operations Centre (NSpOC). The required software will generate Space Domain Awareness (SDA) and Space Command and Control, combining and coordinating civilian and military capabilities to enable all Space Operations. For project BOREALIS, rapid, flexible, iterative development of a capability to meet the evolving demands of operators in a rapidly changing domain will be central to successful delivery. Project BOREALIS will therefore be delivered utilising Agile development principles, such as regular sprints to detail and manage priorities and a backlog. The Authority does not intend on mandating the specific agile methodology, interested parties are to propose this as part of the tendering process. Estimated value of requirement: Category B PS42M - PS70M (ex VAT) Note: The value provided within this notice represents an estimated value of the Contract. The total cumulative value of work placed through the Contract may be above or below this figure. See attachment 20231023-70266450-BOREALIS_Contract Notice V1.1 for further information.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5d96f21d-7637-4930-b6c9-d3fb81476915
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4b1a3c7-0f8c-4c54-bd7a-0791d9c4372e
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£42,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Dec 2024 - 2 Dec 2027 3-4 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
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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
TLK South West (England)

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

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