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Force Protection Planning Tool

Ministry of Defence, Air Commercial

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26 Jan 2021 at 09:32

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, Air Commercial is conducting an award process for the "Force Protection Planning Tool" contract, primarily focused on technical support services within the defence industry. This procurement process, which falls under the limited negotiated method, has reached the award stage as of January 4, 2021, with a total contract value of £221,000. The location for the services will be delivered in Suffolk, UK. This contract is set for a duration of three years, with the potential for two additional option years, while the relevant legislation underpins the procurement approach to address unique technical needs.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialised in software licensing, support, and maintenance, particularly those proficient in technical support services for defence-related applications. Companies with expertise in developing secure software solutions and a strong understanding of military operational requirements would be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts. Furthermore, the specific intellectual property considerations and technical justification for this award highlight a niche area where adept businesses can thrive in the governmental procurement landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Force Protection Planning Tool

Notice Description

The UK Ministry of Defence intends to award a Three year contract to Cunning Running Software Limited for without prior publication of a contract notice in the Official Journal of the European Union for the provision of Force Protection Planning Tool (FPPT) software licenses, support and maintenance. It is considered justified for technical reasons under regulation Article 32(2)b(ii) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The supplier owns all Intellectual Property Rights to the FPPT system operation, maintenance and testing. Unauthorised changes to the data coding could result in an inaccurate threat and vulnerability assessment which would present an intolerable level of risk.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The UK Ministry of Defence intends to award a Three year contract to Cunning Running Software Limited without prior publication of a contract notice in the Official Journal of the European Union for the provision of Force Protection Planning Tool (FPPT) software licenses, support and maintenance. It is considered justified for technical reasons under regulation Article 32(2)b(ii) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The supplier owns all Intellectual Property Rights to the FPPT system operation, maintenance and testing. Unauthorised changes to the data coding could result in an inaccurate threat and vulnerability assessment which would present an intolerable level of risk.

Options: 2 Option years are to be included in the contract

Procurement Information

The UK Ministry of Defence intends to award a Three year contract to Cunning Running Software Limited without prior publication of a contract notice in the Official Journal of the European Union for the provision of Force Protection Planning Tool (FPPT) software licenses, support and maintenance. It is considered justified for technical reasons under regulation Article 32(2)b(ii) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The supplier owns all Intellectual Property Rights to the FPPT system operation, maintenance and testing. Unauthorised changes to the data coding could result in an inaccurate threat and vulnerability assessment which would present an intolerable level of risk.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-028d3d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001511-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated without publication of a contract notice
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71356300 - Technical support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£221,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jan 20215 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Ministry of Defence, Air Commercial
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BUCKINGHAMSHIRE
Postcode
HP14 4UE
Postcode Area
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
TLH14 Suffolk CC
Local Authority
Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward
Ridgeway East
Westminster Constituency
Mid Buckinghamshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Cunning Running Software Limited

Further Information

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