--- title: "708266450 BOREALIS - PQQ Opportunity" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5d96f21d-7637-4930-b6c9-d3fb81476915" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5d96f21d-7637-4930-b6c9-d3fb81476915" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5d96f21d-7637-4930-b6c9-d3fb81476915.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5d96f21d-7637-4930-b6c9-d3fb81476915.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2023-12-04" --- # 708266450 BOREALIS - PQQ Opportunity Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5d96f21d-7637-4930-b6c9-d3fb81476915 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5d96f21d-7637-4930-b6c9-d3fb81476915) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5d96f21d-7637-4930-b6c9-d3fb81476915.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has initiated a joint project with UK Space Command (UKSC) and UK Space Agency (UKSA) named BOREALIS to develop core systems for a civil-military National Space Operations Centre. The procurement stage is currently active for the IT services category, with an estimated value ranging from £42M to £70M (ex VAT). The tender deadline is set for 15th January 2024, and the contract period spans from 2nd December 2024 to 2nd December 2027. The procurement method is a selective procedure above the threshold, with the buying organisation being the Ministry of Defence located in Bristol, South West England. This project presents a growth opportunity for businesses in IT services, consulting, software development, and Internet support sectors. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are particularly encouraged to participate. The procurement process will follow Agile development principles, providing a platform for innovative and iterative solutions. Businesses that can demonstrate adaptability, technological expertise, and alignment with the project's goals are well-suited to compete in this tender. ## Notice The Ministry of Defence (MOD), UK Space Command (UKSC) and UK Space Agency (UKSA) joint project BOREALIS has been initiated to develop the core systems for a civil-military National Space Operations Centre (NSpOC). The required software will generate Space Domain Awareness (SDA) and Space Command and Control, combining and coordinating civilian and military capabilities to enable all Space Operations. For project BOREALIS, rapid, flexible, iterative development of a capability to meet the evolving demands of operators in a rapidly changing domain will be central to successful delivery. Project BOREALIS will therefore be delivered utilising Agile development principles, such as regular sprints to detail and manage priorities and a backlog. The Authority does not intend on mandating the specific agile methodology, interested parties are to propose this as part of the tendering process. Estimated value of requirement: Category B PS42M - PS70M (ex VAT) Note: The value provided within this notice represents an estimated value of the Contract. The total cumulative value of work placed through the Contract may be above or below this figure. See attachment 20231023-70266450-BOREALIS_Contract Notice V1.1 for further information. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4b1a3c7-0f8c-4c54-bd7a-0791d9c4372e | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Dec 2023 | | Submission deadline | 15 Jan 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 2 Dec 2024 - 2 Dec 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £42,000,000 | | 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 | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ## Release History - 4 Dec 2023 at 11:10 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4b1a3c7-0f8c-4c54-bd7a-0791d9c4372e - 4 Dec 2023 at 09:33 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4b1a3c7-0f8c-4c54-bd7a-0791d9c4372e - 29 Nov 2023 at 17:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4b1a3c7-0f8c-4c54-bd7a-0791d9c4372e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4b1a3c7-0f8c-4c54-bd7a-0791d9c4372e 4th December 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=56478 DSP ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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