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title: "Support to Mission Planning Environment (MPE) Trials - Transparency"
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# Support to Mission Planning Environment (MPE) Trials - Transparency

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6b7aef05-c3cc-4d50-a587-1f61a12b0e3f

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for the provision of Support to Mission Planning Environment Trials - Transparency. The contract, valued at £2,545,000 GBP, was awarded to BAE Systems (Operations) Limited. The procurement method used was a limited negotiated procedure without prior publication. The contract period is from September 7, 2023, to March 31, 2026. The contracting authority is Ministry of Defence located in Bristol, England.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the software support services industry to grow. Companies experienced in providing software support services would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The procurement process has reached the award stage, and interested companies can monitor similar opportunities in the future by engaging with the Ministry of Defence and being informed about upcoming tenders in this category of services.

## Notice

Publishing of Terms and Conditions for Transparency purposes.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a1ae844-757d-4a09-952d-5bd835e3333a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Sep 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Sep 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Sep 2023 |
| Contract period | 6 Sep 2023 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,545,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,545,000 |
| 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 | 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BAE SYSTEMS (OPERATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72261000 - Software support services

## Release History

- 25 Sep 2023 at 08:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a1ae844-757d-4a09-952d-5bd835e3333a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a1ae844-757d-4a09-952d-5bd835e3333a
  25th September 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/906cf530-f732-4d68-a8ef-ef26f906d531
  n/a

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