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714306450 UBIQUITY TN

Defence Equipment and Support

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Tender

18 Jun 2025 at 19:25

UK4 - Tender Notice
PlanningUpdate

29 May 2025 at 11:36

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

20 May 2025 at 14:05

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process titled "714306450 UBIQUITY TN" is being conducted by Defence Equipment and Support, a central government public authority in the United Kingdom. The procurement falls under the services category with a focus on software and hardware integration consultancy services, as well as military research and technology. It is geographically located in the UK, with important activities centred in Bristol. Currently in the tender stage, the procurement involves a multi-staged process following the Competitive Flexible Procedure under the new Procurement Act 2023. Significant dates include the release of the Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ) on 18th June 2025, with responses due by 18th July 2025. An Industry Day is scheduled for August 2025, and the Invitation to Tender (ITT) will be issued in September 2025. The contract award is anticipated for August 2026, with the initial contract period running from August 2026 to March 2029, potentially extending further with additional spiral developments and support options.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in system integration, particularly those providing software and hardware consultancy services tailored to military and electronic systems. With an estimated value of £10 million, this procurement offers growth potential for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that meet the specified criteria. The successful System Integrator (SI) will play a pivotal role in designing, developing, and integrating all project elements, while also managing ongoing in-service support. The opportunity to engage in iterative developmental 'spirals' promises an evolving platform that will likely require continuous input and collaboration, presenting long-term prospects for businesses adept in technical design and delivery, resource management, and adherence to security standards.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

714306450 UBIQUITY TN

Notice Description

Further to the Project UBIQUITY: System Integrator Preliminary Market Engagement Notice (PMEN) - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032128-2025 The Authority has published a PMEN to industry to provide a 'System Integrator' (SI) Role for Project UBIQUITY. This PSQ will enable the Authority to down select a number of suppliers to Invite To Tender (ITT). Project UBIQUITY is to provide an evolving Radio Frequency (RF) transceiver capability through iterative spirals; initially focussing on multi-domain hardware to provide the End User a platform which allows for future growth. UBIQUITY will be delivered through spirals that are all beholden to the Standards for Integrated C5ISR/EW Systems (STICS), where the key driver is the adoption of the Open Component Portability Infrastructure (OpenCPI) software standard to ensure efficiency and coherency across the fleet, focussing on delivering a minimal training burden for the End User. The SI is a key element of Project UBIQUITY, providing a single interface to enable the design, development and integration of all elements of the Project. The SI shall also be responsible for ongoing In-Service support and management. Following receipt of PSQ responses, the six (6) highest scoring bidders who have achieved the required criteria, shall be formally issued an ITT. In the event of a tie for the sixth (6) highest score, the bidder scoring highest on questions with the largest multiplier will be formally issued an ITT. The Authority intends to follow the principles of the Competitive Flexible Procedure under the new Procurement Act 2023, that went live on 24 Feb 25. Utilising this Procedure will allow for a multi-staged Tender process. The Procurement Specific Questionnaire will be published on the Defence Sourcing Portal (DSP) where your organisation will be able to submit a response.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Options will be included for additional Spiral procurements and Support.

Renewal: Contract could be extended to invoke optional Spiral Development and Support.

Planning Information

Procurement Specific Questionnaire shall be released in June 2025 ending the Engagement Period.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0518da
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033508-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

72227000 - Software integration consultancy services

72228000 - Hardware integration consultancy services

73410000 - Military research and technology

73426000 - Development of military electronic systems

73431000 - Test and evaluation of security equipment

73436000 - Test and evaluation of military electronic systems

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
13 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Defence Equipment and Support
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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