Tender

MORPHEUS Battlefield Management Application

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND SERVICES, BATCIS DELIVERY TEAM

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Tender

19 Aug 2017 at 13:42

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence's Information Systems and Services, BATCIS Delivery Team, is currently engaged in a selective tendering process for the "MORPHEUS Battlefield Management Application." This contract, which falls within the services category and specifically involves command and control systems, is based in Bristol, South West, United Kingdom. The tender period is set to close on 18th September 2017, while the contract itself is scheduled to commence on 11th May 2018 and run until 31st December 2020. The estimated value of the contract is between £10 million and £40 million, and the procurement is being conducted through a negotiated procedure.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those with expertise in military communication systems, software development, and training services. Companies that can deliver solutions aligned with the MORPHEUS architecture principles and are capable of collaborating closely with government bodies would be well-suited to compete. Furthermore, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, especially those that specialize in agile development and training for complex systems, which could position them favourably in this competitive procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

MORPHEUS Battlefield Management Application

Notice Description

The MORPHEUS Battlefield Management Application (BMA) will form a key part of the MORPHEUS Sub-Programme and will deliver a field-able BMA solution which is capable of being integrated with the Evolve to Open System (EvO). MORPHEUS is a PS3.2Bn JFC / Army Sub-Programme within the LE TacCIS programme. It will deliver a core component of the next generation of Tactical Communication and Information Systems (TacCIS) capability and will enable Evolutionary Capability Development (ECD). The first stage of MORPHEUS is EvO which will replace BOWMAN with a modular system using an open system architecture; this allows individual components to be commercially competed separately and gives complete ownership of the capability to the MOD. MORPHEUS will then deliver Defence-driven (rather than industry-driven) rapid spiral development of applications and regular technology updates to incrementally improve capability. The EvO System will utilise a Tactical Integration Framework (TIF), further information on this is available at II.2.1) below. The BMA solution will deliver functionality including Geo-Spatial Services, Operating Picture, Mission Planning and Execution, and ORBAT/Task Org Editor. Further information on this functionality can be found below at II.2.1) below. The BMA will support commanders at all levels to achieve a common operating picture including situational awareness relevant to the "local" commander and enable local commanders to plan and execute missions. The Authority is seeking to undertake a collaborative development approach to the BMA in order to optimise the chosen provider's solution within the wider EvO System. This will involve collaborative interaction with the User, the MORPHEUS Coordinating Design Organisation and General Dynamics UK Ltd. The Authority considers a willingness to undertake this development work a key part of the delivery of the BMA. The BMA solution will need to comply with the six MORPHEUS Architecture Principles, which an be found below at II.2.1) below. As well as delivering the BMA during the initial term of the Contract the supplier will be required to provide an associated Training Package for the First of Type Trials (FOT) and other Training Artefacts. The Authority is also seeking to include options for further support after a Main Gate Business Case. These options include In-service Software Support, Scaling to a Fielded Operational Capability and Post Design Services. Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier and search for the notice with reference 'UK-Bristol: Command and control system.'.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a4af052c-d3d8-423a-a29e-e081e6938f1f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fbd52940-29c0-406e-85cd-aafe9047908f
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

42961000 - Command and control system

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Aug 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Sep 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
10 May 2018 - 31 Dec 2020 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, INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND SERVICES, BATCIS DELIVERY TEAM
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
isscomrcl-batcis-morpheus-grp@mod.uk
Contact Phone
+443067985589

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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