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MIRANDA Sustainment Contract

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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02 May 2025 at 09:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The UK Ministry of Defence has awarded the "MIRANDA Sustainment Contract" to Fujitsu Services Limited for the supply and support of the MIRANDA application. This contract, classified under services for data network management and support, falls under the category of defence and the procurement location is primarily in the UKJ37 region. This process, underpinned by Public Contracts Regulations 2015, was managed through a limited procurement method due to technical reasons, and was awarded without a prior call for competition. The contract spans a firm period of 2 years with the possibility of extending by three additional 1-year options, totalling a potential 5-year term, and is valued at approximately £4.9 million. The procurement process is in the 'award' stage, as of 2nd May 2025.

The MIRANDA Sustainment Contract presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses experienced in providing advanced data analytics solutions and agile software support. Although the initial contract does not open up competition due to specific technical needs, it highlights a future opportunity for businesses adept in data management and analytics platforms, especially as the UK Ministry of Defence plans to pursue a competitive tender for its replacement under the Business Modernisation for Support (BMfS) programme. Companies with capabilities in providing bespoke solutions and with a history of accommodating rigorous demands and enhancements may be particularly well-suited to similar future opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

MIRANDA Sustainment Contract

Notice Description

Contract for MIRANDA Sustainment

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Logistics Services and Commodities (LSC), Support Information Systems (SpIS), Miranda Application Team (MAT) (LSC SpIS MAT) , part of the UK Ministry of Defence (the "Authority"), intends to place the 'MIRANDA Sustainment Contract 2025' with Fujitsu Services Limited for the Supply and Support of MIRANDA for a period of 2 years Firm, plus 3 x 1 year options (total contract term - 5 years). The estimated contract value is circa PS4.9M. MIRANDA (Management Information Reporting and Data Analysis) is an application providing an Agile Data Analytics platform which allows the Authority to carry out monthly and Financial Year End reconciliation of accounts and analysis of financial data.

Options: 2 years Firm Prices, plus 3 x 1 year options (total contract term - 5 years).

Procurement Information

The Logistics Services and Commodities (LSC), Support Information Systems (SpIS), Miranda Application Team (MAT) (LSC SpIS MAT) , part of the UK Ministry of Defence (the "Authority"), intends to place the 'MIRANDA Sustainment Contract 2025' with Fujitsu Services Limited for the Supply and Support of MIRANDA for a period of 2 years Firm price, plus 3 x 1 year options (total contract term - 5 years). The estimated contract value is circa PS4.9M. MIRANDA (Management Information Reporting and Data Analysis) is an application providing an Agile Data Analytics platform which allows the Authority to carry out monthly and Financial Year End reconciliation of accounts and analysis of financial data. It is intended to be replaced as part of the future Business Modernisation for Support (BMfS) programme delivery as a medium to high priority. The Authority anticipates that the requirement for the new capability to replace MIRANDA will be satisfied via a competitive tender. In accordance with the provisions of The Public Procurement (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 SI No. 2020/1319, this procurement falls to be regulated under the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 as amended (in particular by SI 2020/1319). 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 in accordance with the relevant legislation) is lawful in accordance with regulation 32(2)(b)(ii) of the PCR 2015 because competition is absent for technical reasons. Only Fujitsu Services Limited have the necessary design data, technical know-how and experience and facilities to continue to supply and support MIRANDA. This is for the following reasons: (a) the MIRANDA application is a complex system originally built by Fujitsu Services Limited to the Authority's bespoke requirements following a competitive procurement exercise. Fujitsu Services Limited have subsequently been supporting MIRANDA since it was built. In providing that support Fujitsu Services Ltd has been required to deal with a large number of short notice complex enhancements and system changes to demanding timescales and it is anticipated that this requirement will continue in any new direct award. As a result, Fujitsu Services Limited have built up a unique technical understanding of MIRANDA and the ability to meet the Authority's ongoing technical requirements, including coding and middleware; (b) the designs and specifications required to supply and support MIRANDA are proprietary to Fujitsu Services Limited; and (c) MIRANDA is currently hosted on Fujitsu Services Limited owned datacentres. If an alternative supplier was contracted with then there would need to be a migration to new datacentres causing a six to twelve month capability gap which would be unacceptable because MIRANDA is critical to the Authority's ability to accurately manage Defence inventory forecasting and consumption. It would also impair the ability of Defence to produce its legally required Inventory Financial Accounts and comply with the annual NAO audit requirement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050bfe
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018670-2025
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72315000 - Data network management and support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£4,900,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Feb 20251 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
caitlin.boursier100@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
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
TLJ37 North Hampshire
Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FUJITSU SERVICES

Further Information

Notice URLs

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