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Force Protection Planning Tool

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, AIR COMMERCIAL

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29 Jan 2021 at 06:55

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Summary of the contracting process

The UK Ministry of Defence, specifically the Air Commercial department, has recently awarded a contract titled "Force Protection Planning Tool" worth £220,000 to Cunning Running Software Limited. This contract, classified under technical support services, will run for three years, starting on 15 April 2021 and concluding on 14 April 2024. The procurement process was conducted without prior publication of a contract notice, justified under regulation Article 32(2)b(ii) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 due to the unique technical requirements of the Force Protection Planning Tool software licenses and its maintenance.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software development, particularly those with experience in technical support and maintenance of complex systems. Companies that can provide innovative and secure software solutions, preferably with a strong understanding of defence-related applications, would be well-positioned to compete in future tenders from the Ministry of Defence. The substantial budget within the contract indicates potential for ongoing work in software development and maintenance, especially for firms that can demonstrate expertise and reliability in this niche area.

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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-cc4baac4-2747-4c0a-a6c3-89d882a65352
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22de6887-2b19-4fd7-a829-0bc5a5faeb26
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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
£220,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£220,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jan 20215 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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