Tender

Ask AI about this notice

Summarise, research or assess it with AI

View Markdown

Share this notice

Send this contract to a colleague

Procurement and Support of a Link 16 Network Management System (NMS)

Ministry of Defence

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Tender

28 Jun 2024 at 11:06

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) is procuring services for the procurement and support of a Link 16 Network Management System (NMS) and a Joint Range Extension Applications Protocol (JREAP) Network Monitoring System. The contract involves monitoring and enforcing the Frequency Clearance Agreement (FCA) between the MOD and the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), covering multiple sites in the UK with deployable systems. The contract, valued at £6,000,000, has a planned start date of August 7, 2025, and completion by August 6, 2027. The procurement method is selective with a negotiated type, and the tender submission deadline is July 31, 2024.

This tender presents opportunities for suppliers in the services industry, especially those experienced in data network management services and defence sector technologies. Businesses must register on the eSourcing portal to express interest and comply with the supplier selection criteria. Potential suppliers should be prepared for financial assessment and technical evaluations as part of the procurement process. The Ministry of Defence (MoD) will require successful bidders to comply with security-related terms and conditions, and may request the formation of a legal entity if a group of economic operators submit a bid.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Information

Notice Title

Procurement and Support of a Link 16 Network Management System (NMS)

Notice Description

The Authority (DE&S) has a requirement to procure and support a Link 16 Network Monitoring and Management System and a Joint Range Extension Applications Protocol (JREAP) Network Monitoring System. The Link 16 Network Management and Monitoring System will monitor and enforce the Frequency Clearance Agreement (FCA) between the MOD and the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), display Link 16 messages/emissions that platforms transmit during operations and exercises, display areas that limit the use of Link 16 within their boundaries and highlight to the operator if such an area has been impinged. The JREAP Networking Monitoring System will monitor Link 16 information flow from Satellite Tactical Datalinks allowing the Joint Data Link Monitoring Organisation (JDLMO) to analyse the data. The equipment will be installed at up to 8 sites across the UK (2 network management and up to 6 remote terminal components) providing complete UK airspace coverage. In addition to the UK fixed sites there is a requirement for a deployable Network Management System capable of supporting 2 concurrent deployments.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04734c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019777-2024
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated
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

72315200 - Data network management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jun 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 Aug 2025 - 6 Aug 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
The Prior Information Notice (PIN) will be published towards the end of 2025 for a 5 year competitive contract with options based on an updated requirement.

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Ministry of Defence
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

JSON Markdown

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

Loading OCDS record...