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DInfoCom/0125 - Developing the Understanding to Optimise Data Links in Land Information Manoeuvre

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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19 Aug 2020 at 08:40

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Summary of the contracting process

The MINISTRY OF DEFENCE is currently engaged in a procurement process for the project titled "DInfoCom/0125 - Developing the Understanding to Optimise Data Links in Land Information Manoeuvre." This contract falls under the category of research consultancy services and is located in the South East of the United Kingdom. The procurement is in the Award stage, with the contract awarded on 17th August 2020 and a total contract value of £51,575. The contract period commenced on 19th August 2020 and will conclude on 18th December 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in data link technologies and military system integration, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies with expertise in tactical data links, interoperability, and military communications systems would be well-suited to compete. The focus on enhancing situational awareness and communication capabilities in land operations suggests a growing demand for innovative solutions in the defence sector, making this an appealing avenue for potential growth and collaboration.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DInfoCom/0125 - Developing the Understanding to Optimise Data Links in Land Information Manoeuvre

Notice Description

There is currently a lack of an effective Tactical Data Link (TDL) in the Land Domain, meaning an insufficient ability to generate, manage and maintain a continuous Recognised Air Picture (RAP). The TDL capability is central to ensuring dissemination of the RAP and associated tactical information, and secure comms, to all network participants - Maritime, Land and Air. Without an effective TDL there is an inadequate capability to direct and draw situational awareness (voice and data) from Air, Aviation, Maritime, ISTAR and GBAD into the Land Domain. There is plenty of agreement that the C2 capabilities delivered by interoperable TDLs are becoming increasingly important to operational commanders. The AH 64E and CH47 (ER) are both MOTS FMS 'no white space' projects, fitted with US specification CIS. This has led to interoperability issues with both current UK CIS and future projects. Aviation platforms produce a significant amount of data and currently there is limited CIS that can reconcile that data for Ground FEs. Exploiting TDLs will significantly improve the ability to interoperate with future AH platforms at the tactical level to allow SA, voice and data to be shared between FE's and AH platforms. Maximising the data link capabilities in the LD through exploitation of future aviation capabilities, coupled with the use of range extension protocols, such as the Joint Range Extension Applications Protocol (JREAP) through Beyond Line of Sight (BLOS) programmes, will allow datalink-fed distributed common operating pictures and C2 down into dismounted situational awareness solutions. This capability significantly increases the effectiveness of Land Information manoeuvre to provide commanders with a cognitive advantage enabled by the virtual domain. CIS Interoperability with future AH 64E and the provision of a Recognised Air Picture in the Land Domain are both significant risks that scored highly on Capability Audit 19. A study into the effective use of TDLs will look to feed an option into the next Balance of Investment (BOI). Commission a study that will look to capture the network integration challenges and opportunities for datalink-enabled capabilities in the Land Domain. This will enable the development of a coherent strategy to their achievement. The study will specifically look at linkages across Land Forces and between Land and other Joint environments (including multi-national) to enhance Shared Situational Awareness and communications to maximise Land Information Manoeuvre. Although not defining linkages to initiatives including LE TacCIS, ZODIAC and NIOBE specifically, the study will highlight touch points and the challenges and opportunities of such interactions. Cyber vulnerabilities, information assurance and EW-resilience will also be important aspects in terms of evidence for the Cap Audit.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a96502d8-091a-42f1-aff9-0a0ca033a42c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/124f7084-8efb-4eff-98a3-eed663fe3a21
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£51,575 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£51,575 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Aug 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Aug 20205 years ago
Contract Period
18 Aug 2020 - 18 Dec 2020 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
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ANDOVER
Postcode
SP11 8HJ
Post Town
Salisbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Test Valley
Electoral Ward
Andover Millway
Westminster Constituency
North West Hampshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TPG SERVICES

Further Information

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