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708266450 borealis contract award notice

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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25 Feb 2025 at 13:04

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, in collaboration with UK Space Command and the UK Space Agency, has awarded a contract for the development of core systems for a National Space Operations Centre. This project, titled "708266450 Borealis Contract Award Notice," focuses on software development services under the industry category of "Software development services" (CPV code: 72262000). The procurement process involved a competitive procedure with negotiation, which concluded with the award on 22nd January 2025, and the contract is set to run until 31st March 2028. The total value of the contract is £64,779,000, and the development is expected to support a range of operations both in the UK and internationally, including areas like the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, and Europe.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software development, particularly those capable of integrating and managing complex civil-military systems. The competitive procurement procedure underscores the importance of innovative and robust solutions, making this an ideal opportunity for SMEs and VCSOs aiming to expand their footprint in the defence and space technology sectors. The Ministry of Defence's collaboration with CGI IT UK Ltd highlights the importance of delivering high-quality, reliable software that meets stringent security and operational standards, making this an attractive venture for companies looking to showcase their technical proficiency and strategic capabilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

708266450 borealis contract award notice

Notice Description

***Please note, this is an award notice not a call for competition*** The Ministry of Defence (MOD), UK Space Command (UKSC) and UK Space Agency (UKSA) joint project BOREALIS has been initiated to develop the core systems for a civil-military National Space Operations Centre (NSpOC). The required software will generate Space Domain Awareness (SDA) and Space Command and Control, combining and coordinating civilian and military capabilities to enable all Space Operations. This contract was placed utilising a competitive procurement procedure. See attachment 20250129_708266450_Competitive Contract Award (CCA) for further details

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f34400bd-dc12-445d-8d81-f44158727bf2
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
Other - Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72262000 - Software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£42,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£64,779,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Feb 202512 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
22 Jan 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 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
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
Not specified
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CGI IT

Further Information

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