--- title: "MDA Cloud -Enabling Architectural Support Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-25af0661-eff5-4d34-9fb3-e65c022e7bf8" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-25af0661-eff5-4d34-9fb3-e65c022e7bf8" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-25af0661-eff5-4d34-9fb3-e65c022e7bf8.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-25af0661-eff5-4d34-9fb3-e65c022e7bf8.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2021-07-15" --- # MDA Cloud -Enabling Architectural Support Service Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-25af0661-eff5-4d34-9fb3-e65c022e7bf8 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-25af0661-eff5-4d34-9fb3-e65c022e7bf8) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-25af0661-eff5-4d34-9fb3-e65c022e7bf8.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence is seeking bids for the "MDA Cloud - Enabling Architectural Support Service," aimed at providing cloud-enabling architectural support services for the Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA) programme. This procurement falls under the technical computer support services category and was awarded following a selective tendering process, specifically through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £207,500, commenced on 8th July 2021 and is set to conclude on 30th September 2022. The procurement process was completed on 7th July 2021, with a deadline for the tender submissions having been in the same month. This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in cloud-based services, particularly those with expertise in C4ISTAR architecture and Defence ICT/CIS infrastructure. Companies that are well-versed in project and programme management services and adhere to best practices within the defence sector would be ideally positioned to compete for this opportunity, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can demonstrate their capability to interface with government and industry providers effectively. ## Notice Navy Digital requires the provision of cloud-enabling architectural support services for the Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA) programme. The MDA outcomes are provided via highly specialised cloud-based services that operate in the public and private cloud and up to SECRET, this enables Navy Command outputs and activities in the Ops and Ops support environments, used across ships, submarines, air stations, RN flights and RM units. This service requires knowledge of C4ISTAR architecture, Defence and ICT/CIS infrastructure, security and doctrine. Navy Digital must ensure that the systems and capabilities within its portfolio remain relevant and compliant. Continued provision of project and programme management services need to be delivered in a manner that is consistent with current principles and best practices in order to interface with providers from industry and other Government departments to enable maritime operational outputs. The MDA Programme directly supports current Operations in the Arabian Gulf, Indian Ocean, Mediterranean, UK EEZ and in collaboration with the French Navy - off West Africa and in the English Channel. It enables all operational activities of the X-Government Joint Maritime Security Centre (JMSC) and generates 70% plus of the RN/UK 'National' Recognised Maritime Picture (RMP), supports Maritime Security Ops (Counter: Piracy, Terrorism, Narcotics, illegal people trafficking/migration and smuggling), plus all Maritime Trade Operations activity. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f41efa7b-68da-43b2-a4c5-23429c9f557f | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Jul 2021 | | Submission deadline | 7 Jul 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 6 Jul 2021 | | Contract period | 7 Jul 2021 - 30 Sep 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £207,500 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £207,500 | | 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 | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | CARBION60 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72611000 - Technical computer support services ## Release History - 15 Jul 2021 at 15:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f41efa7b-68da-43b2-a4c5-23429c9f557f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f41efa7b-68da-43b2-a4c5-23429c9f557f 15th July 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7d5bcba8-e5f1-44e8-a09e-021f56144352 n/a ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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