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Development of EW tool prototype (project COMBINE) to Beta level

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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23 Mar 2022 at 11:31

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process concerns the Ministry of Defence, which has awarded a contract for the development of a prototype electronic warfare tool (project COMBINE) to a Beta level. This project falls under the category of software development for military applications and is specifically located in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement method was selective, conducted as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £92,813.20, commenced on 3rd March 2022 and will be active until 28th April 2022. The tender period concluded on 22nd February 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in software development, particularly those with experience in creating military applications or data science tools. Such businesses can leverage their expertise to meet the specific requirements of the project, potentially leading to longer-term contracts with the Ministry of Defence or further work within the defence sector. Engaging in this procurement opportunity could foster growth and expand the client base for relevant service providers.

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Notice Title

Development of EW tool prototype (project COMBINE) to Beta level

Notice Description

This is a Contract Award Notice. The requirement is for : assistance to develop a prototype data science tool up to the Beta level, which can then be deployed to Analysts for data gathering. The COMBINE prototype requires additional work to clear some issue log and backlog items identified during initial development which prevent the tool from being delivered to JEWOSC analysts.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ac4a4d43-5b14-4c6b-ab01-23c1a22a7420
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96becb13-3dae-49c1-90c1-fdf366484bba
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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£92,813 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£92,813 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Feb 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Mar 20223 years ago
Contract Period
3 Mar 2022 - 28 Apr 2022 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
LICHFIELD
Postcode
WS14 9PY
Post Town
Walsall
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Lichfield
Electoral Ward
Whittington & Streethay
Westminster Constituency
Tamworth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SRC

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