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PS42m-PS70m

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence (MOD), in collaboration with UK Space Command (UKSC) and UK Space Agency (UKSA), has initiated the BOREALIS project to develop systems for a National Space Operations Centre (NSpOC) aimed at enhancing Space Domain Awareness and Space Command and Control. The project value is estimated at £42m - £70m for IT services, consulting, and software development. The procurement stage is active, with a tender period ending on 15th January 2024.

The BOREALIS project by the Ministry of Defence presents business growth opportunities for firms specializing in IT services, software development, and consulting. Companies experienced in Agile development principles are well-suited to compete. Businesses interested in long-term projects with potential renewals and options should consider this procurement opportunity. The procurement method is selective, and interested parties can find detailed submission terms and method information online.

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Notice Title

PS42m-PS70m

Notice Description

The Ministry of Defence (MOD), UK Space Command (UKSC) and UK Space Agency (UKSA) joint project BOREALIS has been initiated to develop the core systems for a civil-military National Space Operations Centre (NSpOC). The required software will generate Space Domain Awareness (SDA) and Space Command and Control, combining and coordinating civilian and military capabilities to enable all Space Operations. For project BOREALIS, rapid, flexible, iterative development of a capability to meet the evolving demands of operators in a rapidly changing domain will be central to successful delivery. Project BOREALIS will therefore be delivered utilising Agile development principles, such as regular sprints to detail and manage priorities and a backlog. The Authority does not intend on mandating the specific agile methodology, interested parties are to propose this as part of the tendering process. Estimated value of requirement: Category B PS42M - PS70M (ex VAT). Note: The value provided within this notice represents an estimated value of the Contract. The total cumulative value of work placed through the Contract may be above or below this figure See attachment 20231023-70266450-BOREALIS_Contract Notice V1.1 for further information.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Ministry of Defence (MOD), UK Space Command (UKSC) and UK Space Agency (UKSA) joint project BOREALIS has been initiated to develop the core systems for a civil-military National Space Operations Centre (NSpOC). The required software will generate Space Domain Awareness (SDA) and Space Command and Control, combining and coordinating civilian and military capabilities to enable all Space Operations. For project BOREALIS, rapid, flexible, iterative development of a capability to meet the evolving demands of operators in a rapidly changing domain will be central to successful delivery. Project BOREALIS will therefore be delivered utilising Agile development principles, such as regular sprints to detail and manage priorities and a backlog. The Authority does not intend on mandating the specific agile methodology, interested parties are to propose this as part of the tendering process. See attachment 20231023-70266450-BOREALIS_Contract Notice V1.0 for further information.

Options: Anticipated duration of three (3) years plus options (1+1) (this is subject to approvals) from Contract Award (CA). The final confirmed duration including any Contractual option(s), and/ or break points will be provided in the Invitation to Tender (ITT) documentation.

Renewal: Any future renewals will be determined at the Contract end date, subject to spend approvals.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-041dd5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035610-2023
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

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


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
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
Space Delivery Team
Contact Email
desspace-dt@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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