Planning

Application Development and Support

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Planning

13 Jun 2024 at 15:31

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, based in Bristol, England, is preparing a competitive procurement for software development and support titled "Application Development and Support" within the CPV classification "Development of software for military applications." The total contract value is GBP 12,000,000 with a future notice date of 28th October 2024. This procurement is planned to start on 1st January 2026 and end on 1st June 2032, focusing on creating an application store, developing Android apps, and integrating COTS applications to support UK defence operations.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses involved in software development for military applications. SMEs are well-suited to compete, providing rapid, insightful, and cost-effective solutions to support defence operations. Businesses with expertise in Android app development, software integration, and providing secure and reliable solutions are encouraged to participate. The Ministry of Defence aims to work collaboratively with suppliers to ensure the sustainment of UK defence operations through innovative software solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Application Development and Support

Notice Description

The Specialist EOD, Exploitation and Counter Measures (SEEC) Delivery Team within Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) is preparing to initiate a competitive procurement for a contract for software development and support for the following: - Development and continued availability of an application store. - Development and delivery of multiple Android applications (apps) and integration onto the application store. Applications may be standalone or used to monitor information from in-service sensors and/or equipment. - Integration of commercial off the shelf (COTS) applications onto the application store. The suppliers will be required to support DE&S with rapid, insightful, and cost-effective decisions to ensure the sustainment of the UK defence operations. For more information, please follow this link - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018376-2024

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ec4ef8e-3754-476b-aafa-cbc2aedcb58a
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

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
£12,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jun 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
28 Oct 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 1 Jun 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
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 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
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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