Tender

Technical ISR Support to the Defence Digital Tactical Data Links Standards Team

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Tender

29 Feb 2024 at 11:34

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is seeking Technical ISR Support for Defence Digital Tactical Data Links Standards Team. The procurement falls under the services category and involves software support and consultancy services. The tender is open with a value of £500,000 and a minimum value of £400,000. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender closes on March 11, 2024. The contract period is from April 1, 2024, to March 31, 2027, with the delivery address in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender by the Ministry of Defence presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in software support and consultancy services to engage with Defence Digital. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are considered suitable for this tender. The flexible approach required to support evolving tasks makes it suitable for businesses with relevant experience in Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Data Links. Interested businesses should ensure a clear understanding of the scope and be prepared for potential changes in the work undertaken during the contract period.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Technical ISR Support to the Defence Digital Tactical Data Links Standards Team

Notice Description

UK Strategic Command, (UKStratCom) Defence Digital (DD) seeks continuation of support to interoperability coherence and pan-MoD management for Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Data Links (IDL) by co-ordinating and ensuring NATO ISR interoperability and included STANAGS. The Authority will require technical support in understanding the issues and implications of developments in IDL Standards and their CM, and in formulating a UK position. The scope of work undertaken may well evolve during the period of the contract and the Contractor shall be expected to apply a flexible approach to supporting such change. The Contractor will be expected to state, and can demonstrate, a clear and rigorous understanding of the scope of each of the tasks specified in this Lot, alongside the breadth and depth of any relevant experience.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f12326dd-dfde-45c9-a932-00a6e1fa4022
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10730351-13a8-4027-8e77-1b5dda196ccf
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72261000 - Software support services

72266000 - Software consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Feb 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2027 2-3 years
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
Contact Name
Jon Borthwick
Contact Email
jon.borthwick102@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CORSHAM
Postcode
SN13 9GB
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Corsham Without
Westminster Constituency
Chippenham

Further Information

Notice Documents

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