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BATCIS Private Sector Support (BPSS)

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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30 Jun 2023 at 15:12

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for technical support services under the title "BATCIS Private Sector Support (BPSS)" to Qinetiq Limited. The services will support a range of Battlefield Communication and Information System capabilities, primarily focusing on delivering the MORPHEUS core requirement. The contract value is £38,713,585, and the procurement method used was a Negotiated procedure without prior publication. The contract period is from June 2, 2023, to May 31, 2024. The procurement stage was an award, with the tender period ending on June 1, 2023. The location for service delivery is in the South West region of the United Kingdom within the technical support services industry category.

This procurement opportunity presents a chance for businesses in the technical support services sector to collaborate with the Ministry of Defence through Qinetiq Limited. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in project and programme management, engineering support, strategy development, cost estimation support, and related areas would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Businesses that can offer quality assurance, technology strategy development, benefits management, and change management services could also find this tender as an opportunity to provide valuable support to the BATCIS Systems Engineering Assurance function and other associated capabilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BATCIS Private Sector Support (BPSS)

Notice Description

Technical support services. The TacSys Service Executive manages a diverse range of Battlefield Communication and Information System capabilities for defence. The bulk of these capabilities are part of the Land Equipment Tactical Communication Information Systems (LE TacCIS) programme. The capabilities are at a variety of stages in their life-cycle and consequently require a diverse range of client-side support. The client side-support under this contract will initially be to assist the Authority in delivering MORPHEUS as the core requirement. Additional options are included for support to the BATCIS Systems Engineering Assurance function, Tactical Communication and Information System Team (TacCIS); Dismounted Situational Awareness (DSA) and TRINITY. The client side support requirements under this contract could include some or all of the following broad areas of support; a. Project and Programme Management Support including: - Project and Programme Controls Coordination and Management; - Risk and Issue Management; - Scheduling Maintenance and Management; and - Internal and External Communications/Stakeholder Management. b. Engineering Support including: - Requirements Identification, Governance and Management; - Support to the development, governance and implementation of the MORPHEUS Architecture; - Technology Strategy Development; - System Design Governance and Review; - Engineering Governance Support; - Safety Governance Support; - Quality Assurance and Management Support; - Performance Modelling Development and Maintenance; and - System Acceptance Support. c. Other Support covered by the contract with include: - Strategy Development and Governance; - Approvals Support; - Cost Estimation Support; - Benefits Management; - Change Management; - Training Support; and Integrated Logistics Support.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-94776993-85d9-405b-9ad7-547e5d6a31bb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/634b2e51-5340-4c9b-9406-3bf29527f036
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71356300 - Technical support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£38,713,585 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£38,713,585 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jun 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jun 20232 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2023 - 31 May 2024 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
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2HB
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

QINETIQ

Further Information

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