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title: "BATCIS Private Sector Support (BPSS)"
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# BATCIS Private Sector Support (BPSS)

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2ea7d726-5c89-43fa-8cd2-ac812d4cebc9

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## Summary

The contract titled "BATCIS Private Sector Support (BPSS)" is being procured by the MINISTRY OF DEFENCE in the United Kingdom. This acquisition falls under the technical support services category, with a total estimated value of £95,000,000 and a minimum threshold of £50,000,000. The contract is part of a selective procurement method involving a competitive procedure with negotiation, and the contract period commences on 25th June 2018, concluding on 31st May 2023. Deliveries for the services are to be made in the South West region of the UK. The tender was published on 25th April 2018, and the award date is recorded as 20th July 2018.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in technical support services, especially those with expertise in project and programme management as well as systems engineering and governance. Companies that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) might find themselves particularly well-suited for this contract, as they can offer tailored solutions and agility needed for supporting the diverse requirements of the BATCIS Delivery Team. Specific needs include assistance in delivering the MORPHEUS Architecture and other related systems, thus encouraging SMEs that possess relevant capabilities to participate in this competitive procurement process.

## Notice

Technical support services. The BATCIS Delivery Team manages a diverse range of Battlefield Communication and Information System capabilities for defence. The bulk of these capabilities are part of the Land Equipment Tactical Communication Information Systems (LE TacCIS) programme. The capabilities are at a variety of stages in their life-cycle and consequently require a diverse range of client-side support. The client side-support under this contract will initially be to assist the Authority in delivering MORPHEUS as the core requirement. Additional options are included for support to the BATCIS Systems Engineering Assurance function, Tactical Communication and Information System Team (TacCIS); Dismounted Situational Awareness (DSA) and TRINITY. The client side support requirements under this contract could include some or all of the following broad areas of support; a. Project and Programme Management Support including: - Project and Programme Controls Coordination and Management; - Risk and Issue Management; - Scheduling Maintenance and Management; and - Internal and External Communications/Stakeholder Management. b. Engineering Support including: - Requirements Identification, Governance and Management; - Support to the development, governance and implementation of the MORPHEUS Architecture; - Technology Strategy Development; - System Design Governance and Review; - Engineering Governance Support; - Safety Governance Support; - Quality Assurance and Management Support; - Performance Modelling Development and Maintenance; and - System Acceptance Support. c. Other Support covered by the contract with include: - Strategy Development and Governance; - Approvals Support; - Cost Estimation Support; - Benefits Management; - Change Management; - Training Support; and Integrated Logistics Support.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/acbb1938-ef81-4bf9-9873-a920c1ae4ebf |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Nov 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Aug 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Jul 2018 |
| Contract period | 22 Jul 2018 - 31 May 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £95,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £95,000,000 |
| 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 |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2HB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | QINETIQ HOLDINGS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71356300 - Technical support services

## Release History

- 13 Nov 2018 at 13:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/acbb1938-ef81-4bf9-9873-a920c1ae4ebf
- 25 Apr 2018 at 15:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45242db5-fc3c-4c94-a096-bd9322330d14

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/acbb1938-ef81-4bf9-9873-a920c1ae4ebf
  13th November 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45242db5-fc3c-4c94-a096-bd9322330d14
  25th April 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b34cf8d3-d5b6-4697-b700-025c6f6c2fd8
  Final Tender Pack
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/efa71714-1fa0-4738-941b-ccf15b8d1961
  Redacted Contract and Schedules

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