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PICASSO - Aeronautical Information Capability

IMAGE DELIVERY TEAM

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10 Sep 2021 at 08:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is led by the IMaGE Delivery Team for the contract titled "PICASSO - Aeronautical Information Capability," which falls within the works category of installation services for computers and information-processing equipment. The contract is based in Bristol, United Kingdom, and is currently in the award stage, having recently been awarded to QinetiQ Limited on 27th August 2021. The value of the contract is £32,527,000, with a contract period running from 27th August 2021 to 26th February 2026. The tender was published on 10th September 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the defence contracting sector, particularly those specialising in high-tech installation services and information systems. Businesses that provide advanced aural and information capabilities, as well as those with experience in compliance with EU regulations and collaboration with defence partners, would be well-suited to compete. Engaging in this contract could allow suppliers to expand their footprint within the UK Defence landscape whilst positioning themselves for future collaborations with international partners.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PICASSO - Aeronautical Information Capability

Notice Description

Picasso-Aeronautical Information Capability (P-AIC) to deliver a single end-to-end capability for the collection, processing and production of authoritative and assured AI to meet UK Defence aviation requirements. It will replace an existing system with a growing number of Obsolescence issues. It will ensure Defence AI complies with Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/373 as amended by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/469. It will also enable continued collaboration and sharing of Defence and Civilian AI with Five Eyes partners through the Allied System for GEOINT Aeronautical Sub-Group (AASG) by adopting common data standards, practices and procedures to deliver a co-production capability that allows ingest and export of data between No 1 AIDU and the US National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) and other Five Eyes partners 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: Installation services of computers and information-processing equipment.'.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d7b72acd-2a6e-480b-8c6e-893bc3b0bcec
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52c16b5b-3121-45b0-bcfc-d93b7cb68eab
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

51 - Installation services (except software)

CPV Codes

51610000 - Installation services of computers and information-processing equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£32,527,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£32,527,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Aug 20214 years ago
Contract Period
26 Aug 2021 - 26 Feb 2026 4-5 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
IMAGE DELIVERY TEAM
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ryan.harding104@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44067988110

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
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

QINETIQ

Further Information

Notice Documents

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