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Application Development and Support

Specialist EOD&S, Exploitation and Countermeasures Team

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Planning

13 Jun 2024 at 16:28

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) is planning a competitive procurement process for a contract titled "Application Development and Support" in the industry category of software development for military applications. The estimated contract value is £12 million over a 7-year period, with the potential commencement in January 2026. DE&S is seeking industry feedback and engagement to inform the procurement process, with a Contract Notice and Supplier Selection expected in October 2024. Suppliers will be required to provide software support and development for an application store, multiple Android apps, and integration of commercial off-the-shelf applications, with a focus on UK defence operations.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in software development, particularly for military applications. Businesses with expertise in developing bespoke applications, integrating COTS solutions, and providing ongoing support services will be well-suited to compete. As the procurement process progresses through planning stages towards contract award, interested suppliers are encouraged to engage with DE&S to provide input on suitable delivery mechanisms, cost estimates, and other key considerations to shape the final contract requirements and ensure the sustainment of UK defence operations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Application Development and Support

Notice Description

The Specialist EOD, Exploitation and Counter Measures (SEEC) Delivery Team within Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) is preparing to initiate a competitive procurement for a contract for software development and support for the following: - Development and continued availability of an application store. - Development and delivery of multiple Android applications (apps) and integration onto the application store. Applications may be standalone or used to monitor information from in-service sensors and/or equipment. - Integration of commercial off the shelf (COTS) applications onto the application store. The suppliers will be required to support DE&S with rapid, insightful, and cost-effective decisions to ensure the sustainment of the UK defence operations.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-046fd2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018376-2024
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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

72212000 - Programming services of application software

72212517 - IT software development services

72212983 - Development software development services

72231000 - Development of software for military applications

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£12,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jun 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Specialist EOD&S, Exploitation and Countermeasures Team
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8JH
Postcode Area
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

Further Information

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