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MoD Defence Safety Authority BowTie Risk Management Software Application

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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19 Mar 2024 at 11:53

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) is awarding a contract for the supply and maintenance of the BowTie Risk Management Software Application. The software is crucial for managing safety hazards in Defence operations and is supplied by CGE Risk Management Solutions B.V. The contract, valued at £2 million, supports the Defence Safety Authority (DSA) and Military Aviation Authority's (MAA) risk management processes. The MoD has justified the award without prior competition due to technical reasons ensuring software security and continuity.

This contracting opportunity is ideal for businesses providing software support services especially in the defence sector. The contract offers a stable income over 4 years with a possible extension, creating long-term business prospects. Companies experienced in supplying specialised software solutions for risk management in high-security environments would be well-suited to compete for this tender.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

MoD Defence Safety Authority BowTie Risk Management Software Application

Notice Description

MoD Defence Safety Authority BowTie Risk Management Software Application

Lot Information

Lot 1

MoD Defence Safety Authority BowTie Risk Management Software Application. Additional information: PS400k per annum over 5 years. Total Value of PS2M

Procurement Information

The BowTieXP Risk Management (RM) software is supplied to the MOD under licence by CGE Risk Management Solutions B.V, and the current contract provides support and maintenance including security patches and version updates to avoid obsolescence. This specific software is used across the Defence Safety Authority (DSA) and underpins both the Military Aviation Authority's (MAA) and the Defence Air Environment's (DAE) RM processes and manages air safety hazards that pose a Risk to Life (RtL) to serving personnel. The current software has been onboarded to MODNet in accordance with JSP604.The existing contract with CGE Risk Management Solutions B.V ends on the 30 September 2024. The Director General for the DSA on behalf of the Secretary of State for Defence intends to award a 4 year + 1 contract to CGE Risk Management Solutions B.V for the continued support and maintenance of the BowTie XP software. In accordance with the provisions of The Public Procurement (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 SI No. 2020/1319, this procurement falls under the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 as amended (in particular by SI 2020/1319). Prior publication of a contract notice in the Official Journal of the European Union is no longer appropriate. It is considered that the award of the contract without prior publication of a contract notice in the UK e-notification service (in accordance with the relevant legislation) is lawful in accordance with Regulation 32(2)(b)(ii) of the PCR 2015 as competition is absent for technical reasons. As creator of the software CGE Risk Management Solutions B.V. is the only company who can provide the security patches and version updates required to ensure the software remains up to date and secure, in accordance with the requirements of Defence cyber security policy. This is therefore the only way to ensure that the current MOD software continues to be supported and does not become obsolete. Degradation of current software due to a lack of technical support would leave MOD increasingly vulnerable to cyber-attack would have a gradual detrimental impact on a Duty Holder's ability to manage RtL within their area of responsibility. In addition, as the existing BowTieXP software is integrated into robust and effective RM processes across the DSA and DAE, it would also affect the MAA's ability to assure the DAE's RM processes.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-044a49
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008803-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72261000 - Software support services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Angus MacKay
Contact Email
angus.mackay240@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CGE RISK MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS

Further Information

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