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SKYSIREN UK IBS

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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20 May 2024 at 14:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has initiated a selective procurement process for the SKYSIREN UK IBS project, which falls under the services category with a value of £6,000,000. The project involves providing Near Real Time Intelligence (NRTI) essential Situational Awareness and Combat Identification services. The contract period is scheduled to start on April 1, 2025, and end on March 31, 2028, with a maximum of 6 candidates for the second stage. The procurement method is a Restricted procedure, and the tender submission deadline is set for June 3, 2024.

This tender opportunity by the Ministry of Defence offers potential for business growth within the defence services sector. Companies offering project management, technical support, system integration, and related services are well-suited to compete for this contract. Interested businesses need to ensure compliance with the selection criteria specified in the tender documentation and submit their bids by the deadline to be considered for participation in the procurement process.

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Notice Title

SKYSIREN UK IBS

Notice Description

Skysiren UK IBS 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 TS STRAP including SUKEO Security classification (Secret UK Eyes Only) * Provision of a Service Desk. * Incident Management & Resolution * 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. * System Integration Laboratory (SIL - Test & Reference System). 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-0468f0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015874-2024
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
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 3-4 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
Greg Davies
Contact Email
gregory.davies161@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3001620242

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8JH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

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