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Force Protection Planning Tool

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, AIR COMMERCIAL

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21 Mar 2021 at 07:55

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Summary of the contracting process

The UK Ministry of Defence, Air Commercial, is overseeing a completed procurement process for the "Force Protection Planning Tool". This contract falls under the technical support services category and is based in Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom. The procurement method was classified as 'Other', and the award was made to Cunning Running Software Limited for a total value of £141,862. The contract period starts on 15 April 2021 and runs until 14 April 2024, with the tender period having ended on 15 March 2021.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software solutions and technical support services to engage with the Ministry of Defence. Companies that are adept at providing software licenses, maintenance, and support, particularly those eligible as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), may find competitive advantages in similar future tenders. The technical nature of the contract suggests that relevant experience in defence or security software could be beneficial for prospective suppliers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Force Protection Planning Tool

Notice Description

The UK Ministry of Defence intends to award a Three year contract to Cunning Running Software Limited for without prior publication of a contract notice in the Official Journal of the European Union for the provision of Force Protection Planning Tool (FPPT) software licenses, support and maintenance. It is considered justified for technical reasons under regulation Article 32(2)b(ii) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The supplier owns all Intellectual Property Rights to the FPPT system operation, maintenance and testing. Unauthorised changes to the data coding could result in an inaccurate threat and vulnerability assessment which would present an intolerable level of risk. 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-Buckinghamshire: Technical support services.'.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c930fe74-1204-47e3-b996-160f496ad68b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5322596e-8f29-429c-b021-c4b053b908ba
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71356300 - Technical support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£141,862 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£141,862 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
14 Apr 2021 - 14 Apr 2024 3-4 years
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, AIR COMMERCIAL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BUCKINGHAMSHIRE
Postcode
HP14 4UE
Post Town
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward
Ridgeway West
Westminster Constituency
Mid Buckinghamshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CUNNING RUNNING SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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