Award

Lightning Shield Support

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Award

29 Oct 2021 at 21:44

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Lightning Shield Support" contract was conducted by the Ministry of Defence in the United Kingdom, focusing on data security software development services. This tender, classified under the services category, has reached the Award stage and was signed on 15th January 2021. The contract value amounts to £410,880 and was awarded through a limited procurement method without prior publication, primarily due to technical reasons which restricted competition. The procurement took place in Kings Lynn, located in the UKH16 region.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specializing in data security and software development. Companies that have a strong technical background and experience in delivering specialised defence-related projects would be particularly well-suited to compete. The active contract with Waymont Consulting Limited highlights the potential for similar suppliers to engage with the Ministry of Defence in future tenders, fostering an environment for impending projects requiring expert technical solutions in the defence sector.

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Notice Title

Lightning Shield Support

Notice Description

Contract for Support to Lightning Shield and the Sovereign Data Gateway.

Procurement Information

Contract awarded to Waymont Consulting Limited pursuant to Article 28(1)(e) of Directive 2009/81/EC (Regulation 16(1)(a)(ii) of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations Act 2011) for technical reasons. VTN previously published and unchallenged.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02f1e3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027253-2021
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

72212732 - Data security software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£410,880 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jan 20215 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
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
elaine.shelford750@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
KINGS LYNN
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
TLJ26 East Surrey

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WAYMONT CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice URLs

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