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Provision of Electronic Supply Area (ESA) and Asset-Tracking Cloud Based Software

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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10 Apr 2024 at 10:07

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract to Smarter Technologies Trading Limited for the provision of Electronic Supply Area (ESA) and Asset-Tracking Cloud Based Software. The procurement process was for services related to the implementation of a cloud-hosted platform for asset and item tracking, including a report supporting Army requirements. This contract was awarded using a limited procurement method, specifically negotiated without publication of a contract notice. The procurement was for Research and Development services funded by the MOD, with ownership of Intellectual Property Rights remaining with the contractor.

This contract opportunity with the Ministry of Defence can be beneficial for businesses specializing in technology solutions for asset tracking and cloud-based software development. The tender process has already concluded, with the contract now in the active status. Businesses with expertise in Research and Development services, particularly in the defence sector, would be well-suited to compete for similar opportunities in the future. The awarded contract has a value of £151,399.50 GBP and presents a valuable opportunity for growth and collaboration within the defence industry.

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Notice Title

Provision of Electronic Supply Area (ESA) and Asset-Tracking Cloud Based Software

Notice Description

* Implementation of a cloud-hosted platform for asset and item tracking. * Production of a report to support critical work to the development of robust, informed User Requirements to support Army requirements.

Lot Information

Lot 1

* Implementation of a cloud-hosted platform for asset and item tracking. * Production of a report to support critical work to the development of robust, informed User Requirements to support Army requirements. 1. The Secretary of State for Defence intends to enter a contract with Smarter Technologies Trading Limited for the procurement of the implementation of a cloud-based asset and item tracking system and a report relating to the outputs and outcomes of its use in Exercise Linotyper. 2. It is considered that this contract can be placed with Smarter Technologies Trading Limited pursuant to Regulation 7(1)(l) of the Defence and Security Public Contract Regulations, justified by the following: i. This is a contract for services which fall within the DSPCR Regulation 3 definition of Research and Development: 'all activities comprising fundamental research, applied research and experimental development'. Specifically, it constitutes experimental development, defined by DSPCR Regulation 3 as 'work based on existing knowledge obtained from research or practical experience with a view to initiating the manufacture of new materials, products or devices, establishing new processes, systems and services or considerably improving those that already exist and includes the realisation of technological demonstrators'. ii. The MOD will fully fund this Research and Development activity. The ownership of the Intellectual Property Rights in the results will remain with the contractor, and under DEFCON 705, the MOD will acquire user rights of the Research and Development activity.

Procurement Information

1. The Secretary of State for Defence intends to enter a contract with Smarter Technologies Trading Limited for the procurement of the implementation of a cloud-based asset and item tracking system and a report relating to the outputs and outcomes of its use in Exercise Linotyper. 2. It is considered that this contract can be placed with Smarter Technologies Trading Limited pursuant to Regulation 7(1)(l) of the Defence and Security Public Contract Regulations, justified by the following: i. This is a contract for services which fall within the DSPCR Regulation 3 definition of Research and Development: 'all activities comprising fundamental research, applied research and experimental development'. Specifically, it constitutes experimental development, defined by DSPCR Regulation 3 as 'work based on existing knowledge obtained from research or practical experience with a view to initiating the manufacture of new materials, products or devices, establishing new processes, systems and services or considerably improving those that already exist and includes the realisation of technological demonstrators'. ii. The MOD will fully fund this Research and Development activity. The ownership of the Intellectual Property Rights in the results will remain with the contractor, and under DEFCON 705, the MOD will acquire user rights of the Research and Development activity.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0450f4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011586-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated without publication of a contract notice
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72210000 - Programming services of packaged software products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£151,399 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Apr 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Apr 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
lucy.matthews153@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ANDOVER
Postcode
SP11 8HJ
Post Town
Salisbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Test Valley
Electoral Ward
Andover Millway
Westminster Constituency
North West Hampshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SMARTER TECHNOLOGIES TRADING

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