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title: "Gothic APS Support and Maintenance Contract"
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# Gothic APS Support and Maintenance Contract

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, C&C, OTHER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0c3a54ad-1ad6-4f5f-89ea-0a64620c160f

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## Summary

The UK Ministry of Defence is procuring a contract titled "Gothic APS Support and Maintenance Contract" for services related to software maintenance and repair. This procurement, classified under CPV code 72250000, is located in the East of England and is currently in the Award stage. The contract, with a total value of £1,600,000, is set to commence on 1st July 2018, running through to 30th June 2020. The tender period concluded on 20th March 2018, and the contract has been awarded to 1Spatial Group Ltd on a single source basis due to the need for specific technical modifications to the Gothic code.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses within the software services industry, particularly those capable of providing specialised support and maintenance services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in bespoke software solutions and a proven track record in system maintenance will be well-placed to compete for similar contracts in the future. The focus on technical qualifications emphasises the need for suppliers who can demonstrate proficiency in adapting and upgrading existing software, thereby fostering business growth in the competitive defence sector.

## Notice

The UK Ministry of Defence intends to place a contract with 1Spatial Group Ltd on a Single Source basis for a duration of 2 years plus a further 1 year option. The Contract is for software maintenance and repair services and will provide support and maintenance for the bespoke software and applications that make up the GOTHIC Aeronautical Production Systems (APS). Justification for Single Source is made on Technical grounds due to 1Spatial Group Ltd having to undertake modifications and upgrades to the Gothic code. Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier and search for the notice with reference 'UK-Huntingdon: System and support services.'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7021b94-a42d-4eee-8ec2-7f56373a27ee |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 May 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Mar 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Mar 2018 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2018 - 30 Jun 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,600,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,600,000 |
| 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, C&C, OTHER |
| Locality | HUNTINGDON |
| Post town | Peterborough |
| Postcode | PE28 2EA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC |
| Local authority | Huntingdonshire |
| Electoral ward | Hemingford Grey & Houghton |
| Westminster constituency | Huntingdon |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | 1SPATIAL GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72250000 - System and support services

## Release History

- 19 May 2018 at 11:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7021b94-a42d-4eee-8ec2-7f56373a27ee

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7021b94-a42d-4eee-8ec2-7f56373a27ee
  19th May 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier

## Provenance

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