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FAST/00156 - Typhoon ESS to provide repair, spares and enhanced warranty VTN

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE - DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT

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15 Mar 2021 at 22:56

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Ministry of Defence - Defence Equipment and Support has awarded a contract titled "FAST/00156 - Typhoon ESS to provide repair, spares and enhanced warranty VTN," aimed at providing software and hardware support for the Typhoon Engineering Support System (ESS). This contract, carried out in the IT services industry, specifically focuses on consulting, software development, and support. The contract is active and began on 1st April 2021, with a maximum value of £167,239.07, spanning a duration of seven months through to 31st October 2021. The procurement method employed was limited, with the contract awarded directly without prior publication of a notice, based on technical necessity to maintain compliance with safety and airworthiness requirements.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those experienced in software development and support for military applications. Companies with expertise in technical equipment certification and engineering support systems may find a competitive edge, especially those that can demonstrate the necessary qualifications to operate within the stringent frameworks set by the Military Aviation Authority. Given the unique nature of the contract's requirements, businesses that have established partnerships with approved organisations such as BAES could be particularly well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders.

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Notice Title

FAST/00156 - Typhoon ESS to provide repair, spares and enhanced warranty VTN

Notice Description

FAST/00156 with Fujitsu Services Limited for software and hardware support and enhanced warranty to the Typhoon Iso Team, and warranties for NETAPP (Memory Banks that are attached to the servers as part of the Engineering Support System (ESS)) and Typhoon Training Flight (TTF) at RAF Coningsby and RAF Lossiemouth.

Lot Information

Lot 1

FAST/00156 with Fujitsu Services Limited for software and hardware support and enhanced warranty to the Typhoon Iso Team, and warranties for NETAPP (Memory Banks that are attached to the servers as part of the Engineering Support System (ESS)) and Typhoon Training Flight (TTF) at RAF Coningsby and RAF Lossiemouth.

Procurement Information

The Typhoon Delivery Team, part of the UK Ministry of Defence intends to extend the current FAST/00156 with Fujitsu Services Limited for software and hardware support and enhanced warranty to the Typhoon Iso Team, and warranties for NETAPP (Memory Banks that are attached to the servers as part of the Engineering Support System (ESS)) and Typhoon Training Flight (TTF) at RAF Coningsby and RAF Lossiemouth for a duration of seven months effective from April 1st 2021 - 31st October 2021. This contract extension will have a maximum value of PS167,239.07 over the seven-month period. It is considered that this contract extension can be placed with Fujitsu Services Limited using the negotiated procedure without prior publication pursuant to Article 28(1)(e) of Directive 2009/81/EC (Regulations 16 (1)(a)(ii) of the Defence and Security Public Contract Regulations 2011). This is for the following Technical Reasons: BAES are an approved design organisation under the Military Aviation Authority's Design Approved Organisation Scheme (DAOS) and within that approval are listed as Senior Design staff with approval to certify Design Certificates for Typhoon software and Hardware. The Military Aviation Authority (MAA) requires that this DAOS approved organisation has extensive Typhoon Engineering Support Subsystem design experience and this currently cannot be achieved outside of the BAES environment in the case of UK ESS. BAES as the Design Authority determine the type and specification of the hardware we require, which is signed off by the Design Authorities safety and Airworthiness team. The support element alongside the warranties are to be placed with Fujitsu Services Limited, as they are the only supplier authorised by BAES to supply System Design Authority approved equipment and spares support to assure the validity of the design and use criteria detailed in the Declaration of Design and Performance (DDP) which covers the safety and airworthiness of the product and therefore the platform. In addition, Fujitsu Services Limited are the Manufacturer and Supplier of the hardware used at UK Main Operating Bases (MOBs), and therefore are the only supplier with the required Subject Matter Experts able to sustain the integrity of the systems. Furthermore, Fujitsu Services Limited is the only supplier possessing the specific know-how required to support the equipment and provide airworthiness, spares and specific knowledgeable engineers. In addition, due to the ESS' critical nature within the Typhoon Operation as a Safety and Airworthiness system, it is not possible to swap equipment as this would invalidate the Declaration of Design Performance and therefore presents intolerable potential Safety and Airworthiness and Security risks.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-029be6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005237-2021
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,022,632 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 20214 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE - DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT
Contact Name
Jessica Woolcock
Contact Email
jessica.woolcock100@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

FUJITSU SERVICES

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