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title: "Provision of Technical Support for NATO Standardisation of Message Text Formats and IRIS Standards Management for Navy Command"
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# Provision of Technical Support for NATO Standardisation of Message Text Formats and IRIS Standards Management for Navy Command

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1a344f98-2625-4b9b-85f6-8315a1d11b28

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Ministry of Defence, which has awarded a contract titled "Provision of Technical Support for NATO Standardisation of Message Text Formats and IRIS Standards Management for Navy Command". This contract falls under the industry category of technical support services and is located in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method used was selective, under a call-off from a framework agreement, with the contract being officially awarded on 1st April 2020, following the tender period which ended on 31st March 2020. The total contract value is £353,400, and it runs from 1st April 2020 to 31st March 2022.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in technical support services, particularly those experienced in working with military standards and frameworks. Companies that can effectively provide technical solutions and management support are well-suited to compete in this space. Given the nature of the contract and the established framework, larger firms with a proven track record in similar projects may have a competitive edge, though there may also be opportunities for niche providers offering specialised services that meet the specific needs of the Ministry of Defence.

## Notice

***FOR TRANSPARENCY PURPOSES ONLY*** This contract has already been awarded via the G Cloud 11 Framework. An IR35 check was carried out on this contract and found not to apply. A Cyber Risk Assessment was carried out under reference RAR-C3X325EA and found to be N/A for this requirement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ce0615b-5860-4770-bc74-5307aed48d99 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Apr 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £353,400 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £353,400 |
| 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 | PORTSMOUTH |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO1 3LU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth |
| Local authority | Portsmouth |
| Electoral ward | Charles Dickens |
| Westminster constituency | Portsmouth South |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CARBON60 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71356300 - Technical support services

## Release History

- 30 Apr 2020 at 09:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ce0615b-5860-4770-bc74-5307aed48d99

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ce0615b-5860-4770-bc74-5307aed48d99
  30th April 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1e7ccab0-c573-46b3-b00e-b77eb72ecac4
  Redacted Call Off Contract

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