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TacSys Resourcing Partner (TRP) Prior Information Notice (PIN)

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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03 May 2022 at 13:45

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03 May 2022 at 09:04

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Ministry of Defence as the buying organisation, seeking a Resourcing Partner through a Prior Information Notice (PIN) titled "TacSys Resourcing Partner (TRP)". This opportunity falls within the engineering services industry and is based in Bristol, UK. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with the expected contract value significantly increased to £200 million over five years. A market engagement day is scheduled for 26th May 2023, with an important future notice date on 30th May 2022, signalling further developments in the tender process.

This tender represents a substantial growth opportunity for businesses specialising in digital data and technology, systems engineering, project management, and logistics support. Companies with expertise in areas such as systems architecture, security engineering, and supply chain management would be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging with the Ministry of Defence can open avenues for long-term contracts, especially for suppliers keen on working within the defence sector. Interested businesses are encouraged to register on the MOD Supplier Information Database to enhance their visibility and eligibility for participation in this competitive process.

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Notice Title

TacSys Resourcing Partner (TRP) Prior Information Notice (PIN)

Notice Description

Digital Data and Technology - Solutions / Systems Architect, Technical Architect, Network / Infrastructure Architect, Security Architect / Engineering and Test Engineering. Engineering - Systems Engineering, Software / Application Engineering, Radio / Frequency / Waveform Engineering, Platform Integration Engineering, Safety and Environment and Requirements Engineering. Project Delivery - Project / Programme Management, Project Controls and Acquisition / Procurement. Logistics - Logistics Management and Support, Supply Chain Management and Post Design Services. Finance - Financial Management, Cost Modelling and Cost Estimating

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Tactical Systems (TacSys) Delivery Team (formally known as BATCIS) is responsible for the development, fielding and sustainment of a range of tactical Communication and Information Systems (CIS) in the joint Land Environment (LE). The team's current portfolio includes: the in-service BCIP 5.6 (Bowman, Common Battlefield Applications Toolset (ComBAT), Infrastructure and Platform), Falcon, Joint Common Remote Viewing Terminal (JCRVT), Makefast, and Personal Role Radio capabilities; and the acquisition of MORPHEUS, TRINITY, DISMOUNTED SITUATIONAL AWARENESS (DSA), and Tactical Ground to Air and Tactical Satellite radio capabilities. Each of these capabilities have their own specific mandates, and a dependency upon Suitably Qualified Experienced Personnel (SQEP) from the private sector to deliver this significantly complex programme across the Defence LE Tactical CIS (TacCIS). It is our (TacSys) intent to compete the requirement for a private sector support contract commencing in Q2 2023, with an estimated value of PS200M over five-years, to provide outcome-based support and flexibility in tasking across the following functional areas: Digital Data and Technology - Solutions / Systems Architect, Technical Architect, Network / Infrastructure Architect, Security Architect / Engineering and Test Engineering. Engineering - Systems Engineering, Software / Application Engineering, Radio / Frequency / Waveform Engineering, Platform Integration Engineering, Safety and Environment and Requirements Engineering. Project Delivery - Project / Programme Management, Project Controls and Acquisition / Procurement. Logistics - Logistics Management and Support, Supply Chain Management and Post Design Services. Finance - Financial Management, Cost Modelling and Cost Estimating. In support of this opportunity a market engagement day will be scheduled for Thursday 26th May (Bristol). There are 170 places available for attendees. Attendees from each organisation will be selected on a first come first served basis (up to 2 delegates per organisation). Additional booking requests from your organisation will be rejected automatically. Delegates will receive confirmation of the booking by email. This event will be most relevant to technical, commercial and business development colleagues. Additional Information: Suppliers interested in working with the Ministry of Defence should register on the MOD Supplier Information Database (SID) Register, available at www.contracts.mod.uk. The MOD SID is a database of active and potential suppliers available to all MOD and UK Defence procurement personnel,and is the main supplier database of MOD Procurement organisations. Please note: the registration and publication of a company profile on the MOD SID does not mean or imply that the supplier has in any way been vetted or approved by the MOD. Suppliers wishing to compete for advertised MOD contracts must respond to any specific call for competition by submitting a separate expression of interest in accordance with the instructions of the purchasing organisation. The Authority reserves the right to amend any condition related to security of information to reflect any changes in national law or government policy. If any contract documents are accompanied by instructions on safeguarding classified information (e.g. a Security Aspects Letter), the Authority reserves the right to amend the terms of these instructions to reflect any changes in national law or government policy, whether in respect of the applicable protective marking scheme, specific protective markings given, the aspects to which any protective marking applies, or otherwise. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-security-classifications

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0332c4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011359-2022
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71300000 - Engineering services

71330000 - Miscellaneous engineering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 May 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
29 May 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Katie Weeks
Contact Email
katie.weeks100@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
TLK11 Bristol, City of

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

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