Award

CESTIUS Phase 1

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Award

06 May 2021 at 14:30

Award Notice
Tender

11 Feb 2021 at 13:49

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "CESTIUS Phase 1" was initiated by the MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, focusing on the development of software for military applications. This selective tender, which follows a restricted procedure above threshold, is valued at £500,000 and has been published on 11 February 2021. Responses to the tender were due by 12 March 2021, with the contract period starting on 1 May 2021 and concluding on 1 May 2022. The delivery is expected in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software development, particularly those with expertise in military applications or compliance with PYRAMID standards. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could particularly benefit, given the tender's emphasis on well-considered approaches and the capture of lessons learned during the development. Companies looking to expand their footprint in the defence sector may find this opportunity aligns with their business growth strategies, making it crucial for relevant firms to consider participation in this innovative procurement exercise.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CESTIUS Phase 1

Notice Description

CESTIUS is a concept-validation exercise within PYRAMID that is designed to provide feedback on the usability and 'openness' of the technical solution by assessing the PRA Exploiter's Pack through an experiment in component development. The experiment will be conducted by a component developer and will consist of the development a PYRAMID-Compliant software component using the PRA Exploiter's Pack, capturing lessons learned on the experience of development, and supplying the component to a system integrator for integration testing. The value of these activities is in the findings of the experience which should provide confidence that the material enables suppliers to develop PYRAMID-Compliant systems. Consequently, the Authority is seeking responses that demonstrate a well-considered approach, e.g. the controls on the methods for conducting and observing the experiment. Responses will be considered against the proposals to capture and communicate the lessons learned from the assessment.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-845eabe1-802f-4564-be52-18802d3c1123
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8327f8d0-8033-4ff2-b9db-d75aabe9bab0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

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
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72231000 - Development of software for military applications

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£440,734 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Apr 20214 years ago
Contract Period
28 Apr 2021 - 8 Apr 2022 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

GENERAL DYNAMICS UNITED KINGDOM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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