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Provision of a distributed secure system enabling connection of expertise to deployed problem sets. This challenge is focused on how to network digital manufacturing.

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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18 Aug 2021 at 21:45

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, based in London, has completed a procurement process titled "Provision of a distributed secure system enabling connection of expertise to deployed problem sets," focusing on networking digital manufacturing. This tender falls under the services category within industry-specific software development, with the contract valued at £150,000 (ex VAT). The procurement method utilised was a limited award procedure, and the contract was signed on 18th August 2021.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in software development services, particularly those experienced with cloud-based solutions and digital manufacturing technologies. Companies like Wippit Ltd, which already hold expertise in the development and implementation of related platforms, may benefit from this opportunity. However, other firms capable of demonstrating relevant technical knowledge and innovation in secure systems may also find themselves well-positioned to compete for similar contracts in the future.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of a distributed secure system enabling connection of expertise to deployed problem sets. This challenge is focused on how to network digital manufacturing.

Notice Description

Provision of a distributed secure system enabling connection of expertise to deployed problem sets. This challenge is focused on how to network digital manufacturing.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of a distributed secure system enabling connection of expertise to deployed problem sets. This challenge is focused on how to network digital manufacturing.

Procurement Information

UK Strategic Command (UKStratCom), part of the Ministry of Defence (MoD), "The Authority", intends to award a contract with a value of PS150k (ex VAT) to Wippet Ltd for the provision of a distributed, secure, platform for Digital Manufacturing enabling connection of rear based expertise to forward deployed problem sets (the "Platform"). This challenge is focused on how to network digital manufacturing. In accordance with regulation 4 of The Defence and Security Public Contracts (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (SI 2019/697) this contract falls to be regulated under the provisions of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 as amended (in particular by SI 2019/697 and SI 2020/1450). Prior publication of a contract notice in the Official Journal of the European Union is no longer appropriate. It is considered that this contract can be awarded without prior publication of a contract notice in the UK e-notification service in accordance with regulation 16(1)(a)(ii) of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 for technical reasons. This is because Wippet Ltd developed the Platform, building on their existing solution, as a proof of concept under the terms of a previous contract with the Authority. The Platform is a technically advanced solution using a Cloud based solution developed to an Enterprise solution for testing, evaluation and experimentation. Only Wippet Ltd therefore has access to the technical specifications, design and technical information, expertise, knowledge and know-how necessary to now develop the Platform to a full defence capability.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02d698
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020265-2021
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

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

CPV Codes

72212100 - Industry specific software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Aug 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
hannah.price107@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified
Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WIPPIT

Further Information

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