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title: "Supply, Integration, and Initial Support of an Air Command and Control (AIR C2) System"
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# Supply, Integration, and Initial Support of an Air Command and Control (AIR C2) System

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0a3e5aa0-d098-493f-a166-80691ea2fdbd

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Ministry of Defence, which has conducted a tender titled "Supply, Integration, and Initial Support of an Air Command and Control (AIR C2) System." This project falls under the command and control system category within the goods industry. The contract value is approximately £79.5 million, with the contract period running from 28th February 2018 to 2nd August 2025. The tender was awarded following a competitive procedure with negotiation and is currently in the award stage.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in technology and defence. Companies specialising in systems integration, aerospace systems, or command and control technologies would be well-positioned to participate in similar future tenders. The scale of this project could lead to additional contracts for related services, making it a significant avenue for growth among medium to large enterprises in the defence sector.

## Notice

Supply, Integration, and Initial Support of an Air Command and Control (AIR C2) System

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb50f1e6-55ce-44f5-8266-8d15b04d5ae5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Sep 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Feb 2018 |
| Contract period | 28 Feb 2018 - 2 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £79,528,405 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £79,528,405 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS34 8JH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IBM UNITED KINGDOM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42961000 - Command and control system

## Release History

- 29 Mar 2018 at 09:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb50f1e6-55ce-44f5-8266-8d15b04d5ae5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb50f1e6-55ce-44f5-8266-8d15b04d5ae5
  29th March 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bc1cfe34-7071-4672-ac38-26c5f230847b
  20180326-SACC00018_Redaction_Template_GUARDIAN
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1d5ec461-50f9-4f34-a38d-99c2a00e2860
  20180326-GUARDIAN_Actual_Procurement_Timescales
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3f128de7-86f0-41a7-a3d4-9aeef8cdf1aa
  20180205-SACC00018_MASTER_CONTRACT_Redacted
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/71289dfa-eefc-43ad-9f7a-09846bed7378
  SACC00018_Annex_J_MAA_Release_into_Service_Process
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/91838805-415a-4a42-a7a0-9c44c6c1b15b
  SACC00018_Annex_L_Ad_Hoc_Tasking_Procedure
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b93ee94d-8acf-4420-bafe-8760f3941166
  SACC00018_Annex_L_Appendix_1_Task_Form
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/21b22c5b-2eea-4398-b5d3-6343f1b15857
  SACC00018_Annex_L_Appendix_2_Tasking_Rates_Redacted
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ef20edee-3785-4791-af17-275405dc7ac3
  SACC00018_Annex_L_Appendix_3_Approved_Tasks
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1d9d7da9-65dd-47f4-a8cb-4eeefd6d2d4e
  SACC00018_Annex_M_Appendix_1_Firm_Prices_Training_Redacted
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9c91ec87-d52f-4445-9968-55de71c737c8
  SACC00018_Annex_M_Appendix_2_Training_Task_Form
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b4ee8659-7524-47e8-bf46-127feb81db1a
  SACC00018_Annex_N_Insurance_Schedule
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ac2bbe21-77b1-45a7-b0ad-5aaa659c2ac0
  SACC00018_Annex_O_Appendix_2_TUPE_Information
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/73cbb15a-81f0-4929-92c3-991238974533
  SACC00018_Annex_O_TUPE_Schedule_Redacted
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7a1a3d6c-1d1a-43cb-82dc-3e7bc894f0f5
  SACC00018_Annex_P_Key_Personnel_Redacted
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c8626490-eac1-4bce-935e-f3388c76ce98
  SACC00018_Annex_Q_Design_Rights_Patents
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3319c7bf-9c49-44b7-b51f-fcdfe85f2b75
  SACC00018_Annex_R_Timber_and_Wood_Derived_Products
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/16ed9782-aca6-496d-868c-257419dbb1c9
  SACC00018_Annex_M_Training_Tasking_Procedure
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/af0b8f9f-92f4-4e70-9022-dc0bbb4f4e36
  SACC00018_Annex_O_Appendix_1_TUPE_Information

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