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Project CATE Support Contract Award Notice

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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15 Jun 2023 at 08:08

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has awarded the Project CATE Support Contract to Nimbus Digital & Technology Innovations Ltd. The procurement, classified under System and support services, followed a selective procurement method by calling off from a framework agreement. The contract value is £1,108,003.35, and it has a contract period from June 1, 2023, to May 31, 2024. The tender period ended on May 16, 2023, with the contract awarded on May 31, 2023, and published on June 15, 2023. The location of service delivery is identified as Greenhill House Room 13, Defence Academy UK, Faringdon Road, Shrivenham, SN6 8LA, South West, United Kingdom.

Businesses specialised in technical support services related to cybersecurity and training programmes, particularly those experienced in working within the defence sector, are well-suited to explore growth opportunities through this contract. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to engage, given the Ministry of Defence's suitability preference for SMEs. The ongoing support requirements for the Defence Cyber Academy provide a platform for businesses to contribute to the development and maintenance of the Virtual Cyber Academy Training Environment.

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Notice Title

Project CATE Support Contract Award Notice

Notice Description

A technical support team for the Defence Cyber Academy based at Defence Academy, for the Virtual Cyber Academy Training Environment (CATE) from May 23. The technical support team is required to be in place during the build of CATE and assume full technical responsibilities for the capability on completion. Whilst not installing CATE, they will support the DCA staff during the build, liaise with the contractor building CATE and support DCA training and cyber security during and after this period. Once Business As Usual commences, the technical support team will work alongside and support the DCA instructors and training programme, including support towards integration of new training and requirements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f321d352-75b8-4225-b82d-e84da9c7b33e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab9f8583-c8e4-42eb-bd3d-ad87b9be172f
Current Stage
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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

72250000 - System and support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,108,003 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,108,003 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jun 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 May 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 May 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 May 2023 - 31 May 2024 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
SWINDON
Postcode
SN6 8LA
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Vale of White Horse
Electoral Ward
Watchfield & Shrivenham
Westminster Constituency
Witney

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NIMBUS DIGITAL & TECHNOLOGY INNOVATIONS

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