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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: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3d2fb9ef-5c07-41c3-ab3e-ea9c6b1ed99b

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is initiating a procurement process for a ten-year contract titled "Provision of HORUS Software Support" within the services industry category. The contract, valued at £7,080,000 GBP, involves through-life support of Horus Mission Data Generator & Mission Analysis Suite software suite. The procurement method is direct with a single tender action. The tender period ends on 7th July 2023, and the contract period spans from 1st October 2023 to 30th September 2033. The contract is located in the East Midlands region, United Kingdom.

This tender opportunity by the Ministry of Defence for software support services can provide a lucrative opportunity for businesses with expertise in software maintenance and technical engineering. Companies with experience in providing post-design services to software suites would be well-suited to compete. The direct procurement method signifies a streamlined process, and the long contract period offers stability for the winning supplier. Businesses interested in long-term service contracts in the software support sector should consider bidding for this opportunity.

## Notice

Air Platform Systems Delivery Team (APS DT), part of the Ministry of Defence ("the Authority"), intends to place a ten-year contract with Leonardo UK Ltd for the 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. Leonardo UK Ltd were responsible for the original development and maintenance of this software in conjunction with the Defensive Aides Suite (DAS) installed on multiple platforms. The Authority has determined this single source contract is excluded from Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 under Regulation 7(1)(a) in conjunction with Regulation 6(3A) (a). Leonardo UK Ltd are the only supplier with the necessary technical knowledge and experience to provide the required maintenance, technical support and post-design services to the HORUS software.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e807f4a-e2db-469f-aed9-0e040013dcd0 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jun 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Jul 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2023 - 30 Sep 2033 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £7,080,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72261000 - Software support services

## Release History

- 27 Jun 2023 at 17:04 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e807f4a-e2db-469f-aed9-0e040013dcd0
- 27 Jun 2023 at 16:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e807f4a-e2db-469f-aed9-0e040013dcd0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e807f4a-e2db-469f-aed9-0e040013dcd0
  27th June 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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