Tender

Skysiren Sustain & Enhance

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Tender

26 Jul 2022 at 14:18

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) is currently conducting a tender titled "Skysiren Sustain & Enhance", which is centred around defence services, specifically supporting Near Real Time Intelligence (NRTI) capabilities. This procurement is located in the UK and is at the Tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 9th September 2022. The contract value is approximately £10,900,000, with a contract period commencing on 31st March 2023 and concluding on 31st March 2028. Interested parties should note that the procurement method applied here is selective, following a restricted procedure.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses with expertise in defence services, particularly those capable of securing operations up to Secret UK Eyes Only (SUKEO) classification. Companies specialising in project management, technical support, engineering services, and software development are particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging in this procurement can enable businesses to contribute to essential defence initiatives, fostering growth and expanding their market presence in the government sector.

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Notice Title

Skysiren Sustain & Enhance

Notice Description

Skysiren Sustain & Enhance is a UK Five Eyes programme that provides Near Real Time Intelligence (NRTI) essential Situational Awareness, Combat Identification and Critical Threat Warning to enhance platform and force element survivability, as well as contributing to greater interoperability with coalition forces. The MOD requires support to the continuance of the SKYSIREN support service.

Lot Information

Lot 1

* Project Management including meetings, secretarial support, facilities etc. * A Delivery team that is capable or working up to SUKEO Security classification (Secret UK Eyes Only). * Provision of a Service Desk. * UK Theatre Interface Node (TIN) Support including on-site support, incident fault management and routine maintenance. * Engineering Support to the Authority including investigation of equipment failure reports and System Monitoring. * Installing Hardware & Software Upgrades to fixed sites and deployed platforms. * Design & Installation to new Platforms. * Patch Management. * Managing routine maintenance and In-Service Management. * Provision of a Transition Plan detailing how the current SKYSIREN support arrangements will transition to the new contracting arrangement. * Software update application. * Provision of technical roadmap inc. regular updates. * Design of technical solutions including technical refreshes in line with requirements derived from technical roadmaps, change management etc. and associated Architectural support. * Reference System (SIL). Maintaining and managing Reference System(s) and associated documentation in line with the live systems. * Technical Documentation e.g., Safety & Environmental Management Plan and regular revision / updates. * Implementing Requests for Change.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03561c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020340-2022
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 procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

75220000 - Defence services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,900,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£10,900,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Sep 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2028 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
gregory.davies161@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
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

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