Tender

Project KOPPLA

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, C&C, OTHER

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08 Oct 2018 at 11:32

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is currently overseeing Project KOPPLA, aimed at developing an 'off-board' Proximity Awareness Capability (PAC) for Combat Air platforms operating within UK airspace. This tender is classified under air traffic control software development services, with a total contract value of £11,000,000. The tender is at the planning stage and responses are due by 17th October 2018, while contract commencement is scheduled for 23rd November 2018, with a projected contract end date of 17th May 2019. The project will be conducted using an accelerated negotiated procedure due to its safety-critical nature, indicating an urgent need for solutions that can swiftly achieve Initial Operational Capability (IOC) at RAF Conningsby.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in air traffic control software and those capable of delivering rapid, innovative technological solutions. Companies that can demonstrate compliance with safety regulations and the ability to achieve List X prior to contract commencement will find themselves well-positioned to compete for this contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, particularly those with experience in delivering complex defence projects with minimal modifications to existing systems.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Project KOPPLA

Notice Description

Project KOPPLA's objective is to develop and deliver an 'off-board' Proximity Awareness Capability (PAC) for Combat Air (CA) platforms operating within UK airspace utilising existing Air C2 systems in order to mitigate the risk of Mid Air Collision (MAC) with Commercial Air Traffic (CAT). Tender responses must require no modifications to the aircraft and have minimal impact on Air C2 systems and resources. Coherence with existing and future Air C2 architecture will be a priority, as will future sustainability. KOPPLA should provide mitigation in all areas of significant MAC risk and allow for a multi-phased solution that will build on an initial mitigation. KOPPLA will achieve Initial Operation Capability (IOC) within 6 Months from Contract Award (T+6). IOC is defined as, at the minimum, to have the capability to pass air surveillance tracks over Link 16 to Typhoons operating in vicinity of RAF Coningsby. Due to the safety critical nature of the project, Tender responses are required to demonstrate how they will rapidly achieve IOC. The contract will comprise the delivery of an IOC at RAF Conningsby within 6 months of contract commencement. There will be a future potential option dependent of successful delivery of the IOC and funding to deliver a complete solution to UK airspace. Tenders shall identify a clear route to wider implementation of the system across wider UK airspace. Tender responses shall provide a breakdown of costs to complete the different stages of the work. Due to the release of a Prior Information Notice, and the safety risk associated with this project, KOPPLA will be an accelerated competition. A ten day PQQ will be followed by a four week tender return period. Successful tenderers will need to be able to achieve List X prior to contract commencement status due to the cryptographic material associated with Typhoon. 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-Walters Ash: Air traffic control software development 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/8cb20a24-ff4a-40d1-9a8d-7f5c06ff21e6
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Accelerated negotiated procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72212121 - Air traffic control software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£11,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Oct 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Oct 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
23 Nov 2018 - 17 May 2019 1-6 months
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, C&C, OTHER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WALTERS ASH
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
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward
Ridgeway West
Westminster Constituency
Mid Buckinghamshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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