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title: "Continuation of Support for the Ground Imagery Exploitation System (GIES)"
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# Continuation of Support for the Ground Imagery Exploitation System (GIES)

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, AIR SUPPORT, AIR PLATFORM SYSTEMS PROJECT TEAM (APS PT)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-44a4da65-606d-49fc-ab6b-2860581d0812

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Ministry of Defence, Air Support, Air Platform Systems Project Team (APS PT) as the buying organisation, with a tender titled "Continuation of Support for the Ground Imagery Exploitation System (GIES)." This contract falls under the industry category of "Intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition and reconnaissance," and is based in South Gloucestershire, United Kingdom. The procurement stage has reached the Award phase, with the contract period starting on 1st April 2018 and ending on 31st March 2019. The total contract value amounts to £402,403 and was awarded to Thales UK Limited, with the notice being published on 7th April 2018 following the close of the tender period on 29th March 2018.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses to engage in providing critical support services within the defence sector, particularly those with expertise in imaging systems and operational support services. Given the nature of the contract, companies specialising in technology services, logistics support, and military operations would be well-positioned to compete for similar future tenders, enabling them to expand their footprint in the public procurement market. Furthermore, the involvement of a major contracting authority like the Ministry of Defence may signal additional opportunities for collaboration and partnerships within the industry.

## Notice

The requirement is to continue support of GIES so that the equipment can continue to be used to support Operations and Flying training. 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-South Gloucestershire: Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition and Reconnaissance.'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20798483-4fb8-4c53-9331-c6613c57ab62 |
| 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 | 7 Apr 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Mar 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Mar 2018 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £402,403 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £402,403 |
| 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, AIR SUPPORT, AIR PLATFORM SYSTEMS PROJECT TEAM (APS PT) |
| Locality | SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE |
| 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 | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THALES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

### Codes

- 35720000 - Intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition and reconnaissance

## Release History

- 7 Apr 2018 at 11:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20798483-4fb8-4c53-9331-c6613c57ab62

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20798483-4fb8-4c53-9331-c6613c57ab62
  7th April 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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