701550510 -- ADEWS/097 -- Support for SPICCCS (Spadeadam Integrated Command Control and Communication System)

Ministry of Defence

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Tender

21 Jun 2021 at 22:44

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is currently conducting a procurement process titled "701550510 — ADEWS/097 — Support for SPICCCS", focused on providing IT services related to command, control, and communication systems. This contract falls within the services industry category and is located at RAF Spadeadam, Gilsland, Brampton, Cumbria. The procurement method is selective, with the current stage being the tender phase, which opened recently and will close for submissions on 6th July 2021. Interested parties should note that the deadline for delivering responses is 23rd July 2021, with the potential to extend the contract duration by three additional years after the initial four-year term.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in IT services, particularly those with expertise in command, control, and communication systems. Businesses that can demonstrate technical capabilities, reliability, and experience with similar systems will be well-suited to compete. The contract involves various responsibilities, including system design authority activities and software changes, making it ideal for firms with relevant technical skills and project management experience in defence services and military communications.

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Notice Title

701550510 -- ADEWS/097 -- Support for SPICCCS (Spadeadam Integrated Command Control and Communication System)

Notice Description

Built using commercial-off-the-shelf computer-based technology, the RAF Spadeadam Integrated Command, Control and Communications System (SPICCCS) connects the electronic warfare range's threat sub-systems to the site's command infrastructure. The Authority is inviting PQQ responses from interested parties to provide technical support for SPICCCS and will involve the following: -- performing system design authority activities; -- undertaking reliability-driven engineering changes to the system; -- system software changes; -- configuration management and upkeep of technical publications; -- annual systems checks; -- maintenance of system accreditation; and -- any other tasks as required by the Authority Quantity or scope: -- Contract Duration: Four Years plus -- Option: Option for the Authority to Extend Contract Duration by up to an Additional Three Years following initial Four Year contract period. This right to exercise the option may involve one or more annual extensions taken up either separately or together (3 x Additional One Year Options to be taken up either separately or together) Built using commercial-off-the-shelf computer-based technology, the RAF Spadeadam Integrated Command, Control and Communications System (SPICCCS) connects the electronic warfare range's threat sub-systems to the site's command infrastructure. A requirement exists to provide technical support for SPICCCS and will involve the following: -- performing system design authority activities; -- undertaking reliability-driven engineering changes to the system; -- system software changes; -- configuration management and upkeep of technical publications; -- annual systems checks; -- maintenance of system accreditation; and -- any other tasks as required by the Authority

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02be9e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014123-2021
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

48 - Software package and information systems

50 - Repair and maintenance services

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


CPV Codes

35710000 - Command, control, communication and computer systems

35711000 - Command, control, communication systems

35712000 - Tactical command, control and communication systems

48510000 - Communication software package

50312300 - Maintenance and repair of data network equipment

50334400 - Communications system maintenance services

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,725,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jun 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
HENLOW
Postcode
SG16 6DN
Postcode Area
Stevenage
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH25 Central Bedfordshire
Delivery Location
TLD1 Cumbria, TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire

Local Authority
Central Bedfordshire
Electoral Ward
Clifton, Henlow & Langford
Westminster Constituency
Hitchin

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