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title: "Lightning Shield and Tiger Trap Support."
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buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, COMBAT AIR, LIGHTNING TEAM"
published: "2021-01-18"
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# Lightning Shield and Tiger Trap Support.

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, COMBAT AIR, LIGHTNING TEAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-357ededb-9858-43c8-be26-d42ac73e35e0

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, Combat Air, Lightning Team in Kings Lynn, UK, has successfully awarded a contract titled "Lightning Shield and Tiger Trap Support" for data security software development services. This contract, valued at £270,833, aims to maintain support for the Lightning Shield and Tiger Trap gateway device, which is part of the Sovereign Data Gateway for the F35 Lightning II aircraft. The procurement process has been marked as complete, with the contract period starting on 29th January 2021 and running until 12th October 2022. The tender concluded on 4th January 2021.

This contract provides a significant opportunity for businesses in the IT services and data security sectors, particularly those experienced in software development for defence applications. Companies looking to expand their portfolio and engage with public sector clients could find this an ideal bidding opportunity. Suppliers with expertise in high-security software solutions will be particularly well-suited to compete, positioning themselves for growth within the defence industry.

## Notice

A new 2 year contract is required to maintain support to the Lightning Shield and Tiger Trap gateway device. Together Lightning Shield and Tiger Trap form the Sovereign Data Gateway (SDG) in support of the F35 Lightning II aircraft. 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-Kings Lynn: Data security software development services.'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b666c4e3-4e3b-41c5-8f04-a355733cc550 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | 29 Jan 2021 - 12 Oct 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £270,833 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £270,833 |
| 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, COMBAT AIR, LIGHTNING TEAM |
| Locality | KINGS LYNN |
| Post town | Peterborough |
| Postcode | PE33 9NP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH52 North and West Norfolk |
| Local authority | King's Lynn and West Norfolk |
| Electoral ward | Airfield |
| Westminster constituency | South West Norfolk |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WAYMONT CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72212732 - Data security software development services

## Release History

- 18 Jan 2021 at 08:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b666c4e3-4e3b-41c5-8f04-a355733cc550

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b666c4e3-4e3b-41c5-8f04-a355733cc550
  18th January 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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