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Skysiren Sustain & Enhance

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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26 Jul 2022 at 14:35

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Ministry of Defence is currently overseeing the procurement process for the "Skysiren Sustain & Enhance" project, classified under defence services. This tender, valued at £10,900,000, involves a selective procurement method with a restricted procedure. The tender period is active and will close on 9 September 2022, with the contract period commencing on 31 March 2023 and continuing until 31 March 2028. Key activities include project management, engineering support, and maintenance of technical systems in the UK.

This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses specialised in defence services, particularly those capable of meeting SUKEO security classifications. Firms providing support for intelligence operations, technical documentation, and engineering solutions will be well-positioned to compete. The tender facilitates collaboration with the Ministry of Defence and can enhance business growth by securing a contract that supports crucial defence capabilities and interoperability with coalition forces.

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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-035624
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020348-2022
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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