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Fully inclusive support for NewWaveX and Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) 1641 and IEEE1671 compliant software tools used by the MOD

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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14 Jun 2024 at 12:59

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract to SPHEREA Test & Services Ltd for fully inclusive support for NewWaveX and Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) compliant software tools. The procurement method used was a limited process, specifically a Negotiated Procedure Without Prior Publication, due to technical reasons necessitating a particular economic operator. This contract covers software services in the network management industry, with delivery to MOD Sealand in the UK. The total contract value is approximately £0.680 million excluding VAT for a period of 5 years.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in network management software services to provide ongoing support to the Ministry of Defence. Companies offering compliance software packages, especially those with expertise in IEEE standards, could benefit from competing for similar future tenders. The Ministry of Defence, as a significant contracting authority in the defence industry, seeks suppliers capable of delivering high-quality services and products for the specified software tools used in their operations. Understanding the technical requirements and unique specifications, such as IEEE standards compliance, will be essential for businesses looking to engage successfully in similar procurement processes.

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Notice Title

Fully inclusive support for NewWaveX and Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) 1641 and IEEE1671 compliant software tools used by the MOD

Notice Description

Fully inclusive support for NewWaveX and Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) 1641 and IEEE1671 compliant software tools used by the MOD.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Appropriate software support for NewWaveX for a period of 5 years.

Procurement Information

Justification For Non-Competitive Decision: DE&S Deca, as part of the UK Ministry of Defence, intends to award a contract with Spherea Test & Services Ltd, for the Perpetual licences and appropriate software support for a period of 3 years firm followed by 2 years fixed . The estimated total contract value is PS0.680M VAT Ex for a period of 5 years. It is considered that this contract can be procured using the Negotiated Procedure Without Prior Publication in accordance with regulation 4 of the Defence and Security Public Contracts (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (SI 2019/697). This procurement falls to be regulated under the provisions of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 as amended (in particular by SI 2019/697 and SI 2020/1450). 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 (as required by the relevant legislation) is lawful in accordance with Regulation 16(1)(a)(ii) of the DSPCR 2011 f documentation or technical reasons as the services to be provided under the contract can only be supplied by the Contractor, and that therefore, competition is absent. Spherea Test and Services Ltd., as the sole developer and owner of this product, hold the design rights and specific know-how to provide the service and associated licences. Spherea Test and Services Ltd have stated they are not willing to share this information with any 3rd parties within the UK and Europe and are the only supplier capable of providing the required level of support.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-047013
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018468-2024
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48170000 - Compliance software package

72511000 - Network management software services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jun 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jun 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
des-deca-mst-procurement@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DEESIDE
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

SPHEREA TEST & SERVICES

Further Information

Notice URLs

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