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Force Protection Planning Tool

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, AIR COMMERCIAL

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18 Mar 2021 at 12:24

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Ministry of Defence, specifically the Air Commercial division, has completed the tender process for the "Force Protection Planning Tool," which falls under the technical support services category. This procurement was initiated as a limited process without prior publication of a call for competition and is currently at the award stage. The contract, valued at £141,682, was signed on 15th March 2021, with its principal delivery location in Suffolk. The rationale for this procurement method was justified on technical grounds as per Article 32(2)(b)(ii) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, indicating that the required services can only be provided by a specific supplier due to unique technical capabilities.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses that specialise in software development and technical support services within the defence sector. Companies with expertise in software licensing, maintenance, and providing technical solutions may find the criteria outlined in this procurement viable for their growth. Given that only one bid was submitted, primarily from a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME), there may be further opportunities for similar businesses to engage with the Ministry of Defence on future projects, particularly those with a focus on niche technical capabilities that meet specific governmental requirements.

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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

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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-029cec
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005499-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
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
£141,682 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, AIR COMMERCIAL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
caroline.razavi750@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1494494358

Buyer Location

Locality
BUCKINGHAMSHIRE
Postcode
HP14 4UE
Post Town
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 West
Westminster Constituency
Mid Buckinghamshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CUNNING RUNNING SOFTWARE

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