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712522451 - Procurement of support to RFA Business System Management Tools

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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17 Dec 2024 at 14:41

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has awarded a contract to C Data Marine Ltd to provide maintenance and support for bespoke business system management tools used by the Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA). The contract, which falls under the "Technical support services" category, commences on 1st December 2024 and will run for two years with an option to extend for an additional year. This selective procurement process followed a restricted procedure (above threshold) and adheres to the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011. The procurement addresses technical and geographical needs, including delivery to various locations such as the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, and other international destinations. The total contract value is GBP 957,776 and it was awarded on the 1st of December 2024.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in technical support services, especially those with a background in bespoke software maintenance for defence organisations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) interested in defence sector contracts would find this procurement particularly relevant, given the exclusive requirement for specialist knowledge in managing bespoke MOD applications. With the selective and restrictive nature of this tender, it highlights the value of niche technical expertise and the opportunity to form strong partnerships with the Ministry of Defence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

712522451 - Procurement of support to RFA Business System Management Tools

Notice Description

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has entered into a services contract with C Data Services Ltd for the maintenance and support of a portfolio of bespoke business system management software applications in support of the Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA), such contract to commence on 1st December 2024 for a duration of 2 years with an option to extend the contract for 1 additional year. In accordance with regulation 4 of The Defence and Security Public Contracts (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (SI 2019/697) this procurement falls to be regulated under the provisions of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 (DSPCR) as amended (in particular by SI2019/697 and SI 2020/1450). Prior publication of a contract notice in the Official Journal of the European Union is no longer appropriate. It is considered that the award of this contract without prior publication of a contract notice in the UK e-notification service (as required by the relevant legislation) is lawful in accordance with regulation 16(1)(a)(ii) of the DSPCR for technical reasons. This is because the business system management software applications were developed for the MOD as bespoke applications by C Data Services Limited, which is the only supplier with access to the necessary software code and other technical data relating to the software applications and having the specialist know-how necessary to perform the services, which are required to enable the continuing operation of the business systems using these software applications.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6e98d410-a2dc-4c2f-9b16-5686474ca0a3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/721879f0-1e1d-4da1-bcd3-18443c26a768
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71356300 - Technical support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£957,776 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£957,776 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2024 - 30 Nov 2026 1-2 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
Not specified
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

C DATA MARINE

Further Information

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