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PQQ: 711978450 Nexus Work Package 4: Operate and Grow the Integrated Air Command and Control (IAC2) Battlelab

AIR TRAINING CORPS

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Award

01 May 2025 at 15:49

Tender

17 Jun 2024 at 12:21

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Nexus Work Package 4: Operate and Grow the Integrated Air Command and Control (IAC2) Battlelab" was managed by the Air Training Corps based in High Wycombe, England. This contract, classified under the development of software for military applications, military research and technology, and military defence services, reached the award stage on 18 March 2025. The selective procurement method followed a restricted procedure, with a contract value of £7,520,000 awarded to SiXworks, an IBM Company. The contract period commenced on 12 April 2025 and concluded on 13 April 2025. Interested businesses could express interest until the tender period ended on 16 July 2024.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in military software development and related technologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) were particularly encouraged to engage in the procurement process, although voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) were not highlighted as suitable. The integration and expansion of the existing experimental network could appeal to firms aiming to enhance their expertise and presence in military defence services, offering a pathway for business growth through collaboration and innovation within a high-profile defence project.

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Notice Title

PQQ: 711978450 Nexus Work Package 4: Operate and Grow the Integrated Air Command and Control (IAC2) Battlelab

Notice Description

Nexus Work Package 4: Operate and Grow the Integrated Air Command and Control (IAC2) Battlelab. Using the existing experimental network as a hosting environment for development and experimental activities. This work package will see the expansion of this experimental/exercise network to areas of user need in support of Battlelab activity. This work package will also include support to IAC2 Battlelab co-ordinated exercises. The Contracting Authority intends to use an e-Tendering system in this procurement exercise, please visit www.contracts.mod.uk for full details and to register your interest in this procurement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d7f2e184-c1e2-4860-a689-36ed18125a84
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0e06855-add2-47a1-beaa-4822d7a179b3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

72231000 - Development of software for military applications

73410000 - Military research and technology

75221000 - Military defence services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,720,266 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£7,520,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
11 Apr 2025 - 13 Apr 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
AIR TRAINING CORPS
Additional Buyers

ROYAL AIR FORCE

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
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

SIXWORKS, AN IBM

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