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Lightning Shield and Tiger Trap Support.

Ministry of Defence, Combat Air, Lightning Team

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26 Jan 2021 at 16:32

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, Combat Air, Lightning Team is seeking to provide continued support for the Lightning Shield and Tiger Trap gateway device through a new two-year contract valued at approximately £270,833. This contract, which falls under the data security software development services category, is currently at the Award stage and has been awarded to Waymont Consulting Limited. The delivery address for the contract is in North and West Norfolk, within the UKH16 region. This procurement was implemented using a limited procedure, negotiated without prior publication of a contract notice, due to the unique technical requirements associated with the solution.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialised in data security and software development, particularly those with existing relationships or experience in the defence sector. Companies with the technical ability to provide maintenance and support for proprietary software, like the Lightning Shield, would be particularly well-suited to engage in similar future contracts. The advantageous position of incumbents, such as Waymont Consulting Limited, who are already recognised suppliers, amplifies competition potential for those aiming to establish themselves in this niche arena.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Lightning Shield and Tiger Trap Support.

Notice Description

A new 2 year contract is required to maintain support to the Lightning Shield and Tiger Trap gateway device. Together Lightning Shield and Tiger Trap form the Sovereign Data Gateway (SDG) in support of the F35 Lightning II aircraft.

Lot Information

Lot 1

A new 2 year contract is required to maintain support to the Lightning Shield and Tiger Trap gateway device. Together Lightning Shield and Tiger Trap form the Sovereign Data Gateway (SDG) in support of the F35 Lightning II aircraft.

Procurement Information

The Lightning II Delivery Team, part of the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD), intends to place a 2 year contract with Waymont Consulting Ltd (Waymont) for the continued support including repair/replacement of parts of the Lightning Shield and Tiger Trap network traffic inspection device. The contract has an estimated value of PS270,833. It is considered that this contract can be placed using the Negotiated Procedure without prior publication of a Contract Notice pursuant to Article 28(1)(e) of Directive 2009/81/EC (Regulation 16(1)(a)(ii) of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011) for technical reasons. Lightning Shield is a file validation software application that runs on the Tiger Trap gateway device. Together Lightning Shield and Tiger Trap form the Sovereign Data Gateway (SDG) in support of the F35 Lightning II aircraft. Lightning Shield acts as an inspection device, responsible for monitoring all network traffic between ALIS-SOU (UK) and ALIS-ALOU (USA). Waymont is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) of both the Tiger Trap hardware and Lightning Shield software solution under a proprietary design that was approved by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC). Only Waymont has the requisite technical know-how, tools and means, including proprietary documentation and information to carry out the services required. Waymont is not prepared to authorise any third party to use its proprietary information and the MOD does not hold, nor does it have the right to obtain or use, the necessary documentation or information from Waymont and cannot authorise a third party to carry out maintenance work to either the software or the hardware.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-028d76
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001568-2021
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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

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

CPV Codes

72212732 - Data security software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£270,833 £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, Combat Air, Lightning Team
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KINGS LYNN
Postcode
PE33 9NP
Postcode Area
Peterborough
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH52 North and West Norfolk
Delivery Location
TLH16 North and West Norfolk
Local Authority
King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Electoral Ward
Airfield
Westminster Constituency
South West Norfolk

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Waymont Consulting Limited

Further Information

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