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ASSERT 2 ENABLING CONTRACT

DEFENCE EQUIPMENT & SUPPORT

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18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

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Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S), part of the UK Ministry of Defence, has completed the procurement process for the "ASSERT 2 Enabling Contract". This contract, valued at £1,000,000, pertains to services in the information systems or technology sector, specifically focusing on the development of a bespoke safety performance reporting software system. The contract was awarded to BMT Defence Services Ltd and covers a period from 5 January 2015 to 30 November 2015. The tender process used was a negotiated procedure, emphasising the unique technical capabilities of BMT as the sole provider capable of fulfilling the requirements.

This awarded contract presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in information technology services, particularly those with expertise in safety performance software solutions. Companies with the necessary technical knowledge and experience in providing bespoke software development could consider similar opportunities within the defence sector, benefiting from the established relationships and technical requirements specified by DE&S. The competitive nature of the procurement approach used highlights the potential for skilled providers in this niche market to engage in future contracts of a similar nature.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ASSERT 2 ENABLING CONTRACT

Notice Description

The Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S), Technical Director, Quality Safety and Environmental Protection ('QSEP') team, part of the UK Ministry of Defence ('MOD') intends to award the contract to BMT Defence Services Ltd ('BMT') to put in place a formal enabling agreement for the further development of a bespoke safety performance reporting software system ('ASSERT') for a period of 1 year. BMT designed, developed and implementated the software origenally and are currently contracted to provide technical support and web hosting until November 2015. It is considered that this contract can be placed using the negotiated procedure without prior publication of a contract. Notice pursuant to Article 28(1)(e) of Directive 2009/81/EC (Regulation 16(1)(a)(iii) of the defence and Security Public Contacts Regulations 2011) for technical reasons. This is because currently BMT are the only supplier with the expertise,understanding , knowledge and technical ability to deliver this complex resource within the required timeframe. No provision or amendments of any COTS packages were used. The software is not commercially available elsewhere, and no other customer nor vendor has access to the tool outside of D&S

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e28ff12c-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/277ddbe5-ec74-4a19-b4d1-fec3e10ed260
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
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72222000 - Information systems or technology strategic review and planning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Nov 2014Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Nov 201411 years ago
Contract Period
5 Jan 2015 - 30 Nov 2015 6-12 months
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
DEFENCE EQUIPMENT & SUPPORT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
destech-comrcl-cp3@mod.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

BMT DEFENCE SERVICES

Further Information

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