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Transparency Notice: 701576416 RM1557.12 SITAWARE - Opnet Blue Evaluation

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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18 Aug 2021 at 12:07

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has successfully awarded a contract titled "Transparency Notice: 701576416 RM1557.12 SITAWARE - Opnet Blue Evaluation," aimed at procuring software evaluation licences along with training and support services. This procurement falls within the IT services sector, specifically classified under CPV code 72000000, and is located in the South East of England. The contract was awarded through a selective procurement method, and the total value of the contract is £744,223.70. The contract period commenced on 19 July 2021 and will run until 30 November 2021, following the tender period that concluded on 16 July 2021.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for businesses involved in information technology services, particularly those specialising in software evaluation, training, and integration services. Companies equipped to support the operational capabilities of governmental agencies, especially those that can offer visualisation and situational awareness solutions, would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future. Given that the procurement process was executed through a framework agreement, successful bidders like Boxxe Limited highlight the potential for larger IT firms to engage in government contracts, thereby facilitating business growth in the sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Transparency Notice: 701576416 RM1557.12 SITAWARE - Opnet Blue Evaluation

Notice Description

Procurement of software evaluation licence to include training, support and integration into OpNet Blue System infrastructure. The Requirement covers; - Scope and evaluate software capabilities that will support the functionally delivery of a joint configurable operating picture - Evaluation criteria will be created with the user community once the software has been through an initial deployment trial - Provide visualisation of the battlespace and situational awareness - Operate across or be compatible with partner nation capabilities - Ability to filter information from the tactical to the strategic domains for decision support. Contract awarded through downselect of G-Cloud Framework RM1557.12

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a773207a-5fe7-4152-97ae-9eaeef65db80
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/988653e8-ee4a-42e5-8c32-ba7c42627a23
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£744,223 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£744,223 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jul 20214 years ago
Contract Period
18 Jul 2021 - 30 Nov 2021 1-6 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
Not specified
Contact Email
andrew.hall453@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SHRIVENHAM
Postcode
SN6 8LA
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Vale of White Horse
Electoral Ward
Watchfield & Shrivenham
Westminster Constituency
Witney

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BOXXE

Further Information

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