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705249450 - Gladiator Independent Technical Support Service

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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30 Sep 2022 at 10:59

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for the provision of Independent Technical Support (ITS) services to the Gladiator programme. The contract is valued at £2,306,700 and has been awarded to Nova Aerospace Ltd. The procurement method used was selective, calling off from a framework agreement. The contract period will start on October 1, 2022, and end on September 30, 2025. The tender period ended on September 30, 2022, at 3:00 PM. The location for contract delivery includes various regions, such as the United Kingdom, Europe, and British Oversea Territories.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the services industry, particularly those specializing in Systems and technical consultancy services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete due to the suitability preference indicated in the tender. The procurement stage has already reached the award phase, indicating that the contract has been successfully awarded. Businesses interested in providing Independent Technical Support services and related functions like Chief Systems Engineer, Information Security Engineer, and System Requirements Engineer should consider engaging with the Ministry of Defence for potential future opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

705249450 - Gladiator Independent Technical Support Service

Notice Description

Contract award notice for the provision of Independent Technical Support (ITS) services to the Gladiator programme for an initial three-year term, including two 12-month options to extend the service. The ITS service will deliver 3 individual functions that combine to provide the Modelling, Simulation and Synthetic Environment (MSSE) Knowledge, Skills and Experience (KSE) necessary to support effective delivery of Gladiator FGen and Op Trg activity, enable successful development of the initial operational capability, support the RAF as an intelligent customer, manage the disparate stakeholder group and ensure the RAF achieves value for money (VfM) for its investment. These 3 individual functions are the Chief Systems Engineer (CSE), the Information Security Engineer (ISE), and the System Requirements Engineer (SRE).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ed525046-4ca1-4517-ae7e-c69a5bb4cdd7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50769994-d183-4616-981a-66c4bb242b72
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,306,700 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,306,700 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Sep 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Sep 20223 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2022 - 30 Sep 2025 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
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HIGH WYCOMBE
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

NOVA AEROSPACE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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