Tender

Bridging the Gap (BtG)

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, ISTAR, OTHER

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Tender

14 Dec 2020 at 07:25

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Bridging the Gap (BtG)" is being conducted by the Ministry of Defence, specifically its ISTAR division, located in Bristol, UK. The tender focuses on information technology services, with a total contract value estimated at £500 million. This procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with a tender period ending on 31 March 2021. The contract is anticipated to commence on 1 July 2022 and will run until 30 June 2027. This procurement operates under a single source, qualifying defence contract model, designed to facilitate transitions and improvements in logistical information services.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the information technology sector, particularly those with experience in developing innovative systems or solutions that enhance inventory management capabilities. Companies specialising in IT services that can support the bridging of existing and future logistics frameworks will be well-suited to compete for this significant contract. Engaging with this tender can not only lead to direct business growth but also establish long-term partnerships within the defence sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Bridging the Gap (BtG)

Notice Description

Other additional information: The Authority reserves the right to amend any condition related to security of information to reflect any changes in national law or government policy. If any contract documents are accompanied by instructions on safeguarding classified information (e.g. a Security Aspects Letter), the Authority reserves the right to amend the terms of these instructions to reflect any changes in national law or government policy, whether in respect of the applicable protective marking scheme, specific protective markings given, the aspects to which any protective marking applies, or otherwise. The link below to the Gov.uk website provides information on the Government Security Classification. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-security-classifications Advertising Regime OJEU:- This contract opportunity is published in the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU),the MoD Defence Contracts Bulletin and www.contracts.mod.uk The Authority intends to: (a) amend the existing Future Logistics Information Services (FLIS) (Lognec1/0001) contract with Boeing Defence UK (BDUK) to include a tri-service base inventory management system, based on its existing Air Domain base inventory management system (BIWMS), to replace the fragile and ageing legacy systems (CRISP and SS3); and (b) to establish a new contract with BDUK to replace the existing FLIS contract when it expires in July 2022 for the sustainment of those LOG IS services contracted under FLIS. The new contract will provide capability that Bridges the Gap (BtG) between the FLIS contract and the future long-term strategic solution, known as the Business Modernisation for Support (BMfS) project. BtG will be executed as a Single Source, Qualifying Defence Contract. During the term of the BtG contract the portfolio will be disaggregated and transitioned primarily to the BMfS platform. 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: Information technology services.'.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a620656e-ca4a-4aff-9f25-320e3c59d849
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Dec 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2022 - 30 Jun 2027 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, ISTAR, OTHER
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
sarah.mitchell664@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+447970645857

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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