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Design, Supply and Support of a Mobile Rugged Command, Control, Communications, Computing and Information System (C4IS)

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is inviting tenders for the Design, Supply and Support of a Mobile Rugged Command, Control, Communications, Computing and Information System (C4IS) in the Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment industry category. The procurement stage is currently active, with a contract value of £10,000,000 GBP. The tender period ends on 14th February 2023, and the contract is expected to run from 29th April 2024 to 31st March 2028.

This opportunity, initiated by the Ministry of Defence, is well-suited for businesses providing services related to mobile communication and information systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in handling sensitive data and obtaining security clearances would find this tender suitable. Interested parties must request a Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) by 14th February 2023, with the deadline for submission set for 24th February 2023. Anticipated dates for the Invitation to Tender (ITT) stage are set for 20th April 2023. Visual Contact Sensing Equipment (VCSE) businesses may not be a natural fit for this particular procurement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Design, Supply and Support of a Mobile Rugged Command, Control, Communications, Computing and Information System (C4IS)

Notice Description

The Authority is considering placing a contract for the design, supply and support of a mobile, rugged Command, Control, Communications, Computing and Information System (C4IS) that will provide and enhance a user's situational awareness during Mobility Operations. The system will be required to interface with a government furnished Data Entry Device and a variety of in-service communication equipment. Furthermore, the complete integrated system shall be a 'Walk on Fit' capability for ease of mobility and fitting onto in-service vehicles by military personnel. The Authority will require assistance with the preparation of a safety case including provision of all relevant documentation to certify compliance with applicable regulations and the identification of hazards relevant to the intended environment. A full suite of Army Equipment Support Publications will also be required. The system will be required to handle SECRET data with full security accreditation. Due to the security classification of this project, the supplier will require Facility Security Clearance by Contract Award. It is anticipated that once the equipment is in service, it will be supported for an initial period of 2 years, with the potential of additional in-service support until 31st March 2033 (as part of contract options). In addition to this, there is a potential requirement to amend the 'Walk on Fit' to enable full integration onto in-service vehicles (as part of an Ad-Hoc Post Design Services Tasking) Additional information: Additional Info: Due to the sensitivity of the requirement if you have an interest in this requirement, please request a Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) by contacting Robert.batten100@mod.gov.uk, CC'ing Matthew.Loader764@mod.gov.uk. When requesting the PQQ documents please state your organisation's name, address and Point of Contact. Where possible please provide details of a secure email address (ie. Restricted LAN Interconnect (RLI) or equivalent) authorised to receive communications at OFFICIAL SENSITIVE Classification. Where a secure email address is not available Defence Share shall be utilised. The PQQ Deadlines are: Last day for PQQ request: 1700 on the 14th of February 2023. Final date for PQQ Submission: 1700 on the 24th of February 2023. PQQ's received after the Submission deadline will not be carried forward to the Invitation to Tender (ITT) stage. We will be taking a maximum of four (4) potential Bidders forward to the ITT stage based on the highest scores of the PQQ. Further information for potential Bidders who may be invited to ITT stage can be found on the Marking guidance provided with the PQQ request. Anticipated ITT dates as follows - Issue ITT 20th April 2023 - Return of ITT submissions 28th June 2023, potentially with a Bidders Conference week commencing 8th May 2023. (Please note these dates maybe subject to change following evaluation of PQQ's).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-72ce6322-8e10-46e6-a7eb-b4ca0c78479f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5106994f-3f1c-4dbb-9d75-3689ade32ff9
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
Other - Exempt Procurement Under Restricted Procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

CPV Codes

32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jan 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Feb 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
28 Apr 2024 - 31 Mar 2028 3-4 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
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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