Tender

Bridging the Gap (BtG)

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, ISTAR, OTHER

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Tender

11 Dec 2020 at 08:00

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Bridging the Gap (BtG)" is being managed by the Ministry of Defence's ISTAR division based in Bristol, UK. This tender falls within the information technology services industry category and has a substantial value of £500 million. Currently in the Tender stage, the tender period is open until 30 April 2021. The contract period is expected to commence on 1 July 2022 and continue until 30 June 2027, intending to establish a new contract to sustain logistics information services following the expiration of the existing Future Logistics Information Services (FLIS) contract.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses operating in the information technology sector, particularly those focused on logistics and inventory management solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the project aims to bridge capabilities and modernise existing systems within the Ministry of Defence. Companies that possess expertise in IT services, especially those experienced in defence contracts, would be well-positioned to compete for this lucrative opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Bridging the Gap (BtG)

Notice Description

Text to be corrected in the original notice: Place of text to be modified: Contracts Finder info Read: Updated to include Contracts Finder submission Other additional information: The Authority reserves the right to amend any condition related to security of information to reflect any changes in national law or government policy. If any contract documents are accompanied by instructions on safeguarding classified information (e.g. a Security Aspects Letter), the Authority reserves the right to amend the terms of these instructions to reflect any changes in national law or government policy, whether in respect of the applicable protective marking scheme, specific protective markings given, the aspects to which any protective marking applies, or otherwise. The link below to the Gov.uk website provides information on the Government Security Classification. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-security-classifications Advertising Regime OJEU:- This contract opportunity is published in the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU),the MoD Defence Contracts Bulletin and www.contracts.mod.uk The Authority intends to: (a) amend the existing Future Logistics Information Services (FLIS) (Lognec1/0001) contract with Boeing Defence UK (BDUK) to include a tri-service base inventory management system, based on its existing Air Domain base inventory management system (BIWMS), to replace the fragile and ageing legacy systems (CRISP and SS3); and (b) to establish a new contract with BDUK to replace the existing FLIS contract when it expires in July 2022 for the sustainment of those LOG IS services contracted under FLIS. The new contract will provide capability that Bridges the Gap (BtG) between the FLIS contract and the future long-term strategic solution, known as the Business Modernisation for Support (BMfS) project. BtG will be executed as a Single Source, Qualifying Defence Contract. During the term of the BtG contract the portfolio will be disaggregated and transitioned primarily to the BMfS platform. 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: Information technology services.'.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d64ad85-cf32-4db5-a464-54d3c646962c
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Dec 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2022 - 30 Jun 2027 Over 5 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, ISTAR, OTHER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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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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