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title: "708252450 - Provision of HORUS Software Support"
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# 708252450 - Provision of HORUS Software Support

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1b081a42-11ee-4062-82ac-61509e9b8d7f

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract to Leonardo UK Ltd for the provision of HORUS Software Support. The contract, valued at £18,440,773 GBP, is for a duration of 10 years starting from October 1, 2023. The procurement method used was a single tender action, and the tender period ended on September 13, 2023. The location of the delivery addresses is in LU1 3PG, East of England, United Kingdom. The industry category is software support services, and the contracting authority is the Ministry of Defence based in Bristol, England.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in software support services to engage with the Ministry of Defence. Companies with expertise in maintenance, technical engineering software support, training, and software updates may find this contract suitable for business growth. The contract is well-suited for larger-scale businesses, as indicated by Leonardo UK Ltd being a large-scale supplier. The Ministry of Defence has initiated this contracting process to ensure the provision of through-life support for Horus Mission Data Generator and Mission Analysis Suite software.

## Notice

Air Platform Systems Delivery Team (APS DT), part of the Ministry of Defence ("the Authority") has placed a single source Qualifying Defence Contract (QDC) with Leonardo UK Ltd for a duration of ten years. The Contract will deliver through-life support of Horus Mission Data Generator (MDG) & Mission Analysis Suite (MAS) software suite including maintenance, technical engineering software support, training, and associated software updates.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5b6179f-8e2b-4d02-8390-e628557e47a2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Nov 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Sep 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Sep 2023 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2023 - 30 Sep 2033 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £18,440,773 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £18,440,773 |
| 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 | LEONARDO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72261000 - Software support services

## Release History

- 14 Nov 2023 at 14:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5b6179f-8e2b-4d02-8390-e628557e47a2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5b6179f-8e2b-4d02-8390-e628557e47a2
  14th November 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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