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Project BRACIS - Single Source Notification

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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09 Jun 2021 at 12:28

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Summary of the contracting process

The UK Ministry of Defence, specifically the Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear delivery team (CBRN DT), is initiating a tender titled "Project BRACIS - Single Source Notification" for the supply of CBRN warning and reporting software from Bruhn Newtech Ltd (BNT). This procurement falls under the IT services category and is set in the South West region of England. The tender period closing date is 21st June 2021, with the amended contract expected to commence on 30th June 2021 and continue until 28th June 2024. The estimated value of the contract is £3 million, following a negotiated procedure without prior publication, compliant with relevant directives regarding technical requirements.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software development and IT services, particularly those with expertise in CBRN systems that comply with NATO standards. Companies that are adept at integrating complex software applications into existing systems like BOWMAN will be well-positioned to compete, especially since BNT is the sole provider capable of meeting the technical specifications required for this contract. Engaging in this contract could enable businesses to establish long-term partnerships with the Ministry of Defence, enhancing their market presence within the defence sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Project BRACIS - Single Source Notification

Notice Description

The Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear delivery team (CBRN DT)- part of the Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) organisation within the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) - seek to place a contract amendment to an existing contract with Bruhn Newtech Ltd (BNT) for the supply of BRACIS warning and reporting software for a period of 3 years to FY26 with an estimated value of PS3M GBP. It is considered that this contract amendment can be awarded using the negotiated procedure without prior publication of a contract notice, pursuant to Article 28(1)(e) of Directive 2009/81/EC (Regulation 16(1)(a)(ii) of the UK Defence and Security Public Contract Regulations 2011, for technical reasons. CBRN DT has a continuing requirement to supply CBRN warning and reporting (W&R) software including training. This is essential to provide command and control where CBRN is an aspect of operations. Since the Second World War the majority of UK combat operations have been in coalitions, often including NATO partners. NATO sets common standards for CBRN warning and reporting software. BNT is the only provider who is also a member of the committee that manage updates to the NATO standards (ATTP-45). This ensures BNT software is future proofed against any planned changes to the software. The use of a CBRN warning and reporting software that was not compliant with the NATO standards would result in delays in receiving warnings of a CBRN attack, which would result in a risk to life which is intolerable to the Authority. Integrating new software applications onto a system as complicated as BOWMAN is technically challenging. The BOWMAN Joint Systems Integration Board (JSIB) currently estimate a period between 5-7 years to integrate and distribute new applications. As BRACIS has previously been integrated into BOWMAN, this work has been carried out. Hence any updates to BRACIS due to changes in the NATO standard are far simpler and quicker to integrate as the majority of work has already been undertaken.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7387f3a8-fc96-426d-9de9-a0ddf399ad8f
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Jun 2021 - 28 Jun 2024 2-3 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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