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NSIGN - Systems Engineering Support (Dimensions)

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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22 Jul 2025 at 08:15

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "NSIGN - Systems Engineering Support (Dimensions)" was conducted by the Ministry of Defence, located in Bristol, England. This tender, classified under the technical analysis or consultancy services industry category, involves providing systems engineering support to the NSIGN programme. The process reached the award stage with a contract value of £278,580, starting on 2nd June 2025 and ending on 29th May 2026. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period concluding on 1st April 2025. The location for the delivery of services is in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in technical consultancy and systems engineering. Large businesses, given the scale and requirements of this contract, are well-suited to provide the necessary expertise and support outlined in the project requirements. The focus on overseeing, analysing, and adjusting systems engineering processes could lead to further consultancy roles within military and defence sectors. Engaging with such a programme could bolster the visibility and credibility of participating companies in the defence industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NSIGN - Systems Engineering Support (Dimensions)

Notice Description

Systems Engineering SQEP, providing guidance and expertise to the Requirements & Acceptance processes and overall coherence of Systems Engineering activities, and maintaining and communicating the Requirements & Acceptance Management Plan (RAMP). Assisting the NSIGN Programme Requirements Manager in oversight, analysis and adjustment in the collective requirements sets to ensure coverage, balance, coherence, and alignment. Technical support for the Dimensions RM toolset, including user onboarding, acting as Project Organisers for NSIGN and facilitating a single point-of-truth for all NSIGN programme requirements. Ongoing development of formats for URD and SRD documents. Development of acceptance processes and governance, including VVRM and ITEAP and up-issue of the RAMP. Engaging stakeholders and working with project teams to develop NSIGN Project SRD requirements to a level commensurate with SRR readiness.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-683da4b1-eb98-40ac-bd13-6e11d3847ef6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a3db792-f39a-45d4-b5f1-7c340e9fa325
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£278,580 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£278,580 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2025 - 29 May 2026 6-12 months
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
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FRAZER-NASH CONSULTANCY

Further Information

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