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BattleLab Experimental Digital Environment (BEDE)

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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27 Sep 2024 at 13:42

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has completed the procurement process for the BattleLab Experimental Digital Environment (BEDE) under the CCS G-Cloud 13 Framework (RM1557.13). The tender falls under the industry category of IT services: consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The procurement covers services to be implemented at the Defence BattleLab (DBL) located in the UKK25 region. The contract, awarded on 30 August 2024, has an initial value of £2.5M, with a potential maximum headroom of £10M and involves a 19-month term. The contract was awarded to DII Limited, based in Christchurch, following a limited procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition, as per G-Cloud 13 policy and guidance.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those focusing on experimental digital environments, 5G networks, and cloud-based solutions. Companies operating within the defence sector or with capabilities in infrastructure and network solutions for land, sea, and air domains could find substantial growth prospects. The BEDE initiative is tailored for collaboration, requiring services that enable data sharing and co-creation, making it ideal for innovators, technology providers, and industries capable of delivering high-frequency and ultra-high-frequency network coverage. Firms with proven expertise in developing secure, modular digital environments are well-suited to compete in similar future procurement opportunities.

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Notice Title

BattleLab Experimental Digital Environment (BEDE)

Notice Description

Delivery of an experimental outcomes-based service that enables co-creation in the Defence BattleLab (DBL). The BattleLab Experimental Digital Environment will combine on-premises, cloud based, and support services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Defence BattleLab (DBL) provides opportunities for Defence problems to collide with industry solutions through a physical environment open to academics, innovators, industry, and end users. It is fitted with an internal 5G network in its engineering lab and on the adjacent Lulworth ranges; a connection to the Land Systems Reference Centre at Blandford; an internal Wifi network; a physical co-creation space; a shared office; and a virtual community. The DBL 5G network on the Lulworth Cove Training Area will provide a configurable radio extremely high frequency (EHF) / ultra-high frequency (UHF) infrastructure and network that provides coverage on LCTA and is linked to the LSRC and DBL. The network will provide a sea / land / air domain testbed under Defence control, enabling MOD, cross government, and industry / academia partners to demonstrate and test digital connectivity in a security context 'on the bench' and 'in the wild' The aim is the establishment and running of an experimental digital environment at the Defence BattleLab (DBL) for 19 months. The BattleLab Experimental Digital Environment (BEDE) will combine on-premises, cloud based, and support services. For modern collaboration, data sharing is essential but not currently possible at the DBL. To bridge this gap at the DBL, there is strong support for the establishment of the BEDE (including on premises and cloud-based services) from across Defence and partners across government. Additional information: The published contract value for this contract is the maximum headroom of the contract and is not guaranteed. The committed value of this contract is PS2,500,000.00.

Options: 1x option for extension

Procurement Information

This contract was competitively let using the G-Cloud 13 framework agreement (RM1557.13). A technical and commercial evaluation was completed on the keyword search function with filters. This led to the shortlisted suppliers service offerings being assessed to meet the requirements. This process is further described under the G-Cloud 13 Crown Commercial Service policy and guidance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04a3b5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031018-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
josiah.mayled101@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
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
TLK25 Dorset

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DII

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