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

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, COMBAT AIR, LIGHTNING TEAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6e0dc0a0-e475-4df7-852f-d0ea26c52ad5

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, Combat Air, Lightning Team has awarded a contract titled "Lightning Shield and Tiger Trap Support" for data security software development services. The contract, valued at £270,833, covers a period starting from 29 January 2021 and ending on 12 October 2022. The procurement process was initiated through a tender, with the contract delivered at the Lightning Operations Centre located in Kings Lynn, East of England. The award notice was published on 29 January 2021, following the tender due date of 4 January 2021.

This contract represents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the field of data security software development services, particularly those equipped to support complex systems like the Sovereign Data Gateway for the F35 Lightning II aircraft. Large-scale software development firms specifically focusing on defence and aviation technologies would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future, as ongoing support and maintenance projects in this sector demand expertise and reliability.

## 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/ffddcba4-3135-4492-9160-174f95196860 |
| 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 | 29 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

- 29 Jan 2021 at 12:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ffddcba4-3135-4492-9160-174f95196860

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ffddcba4-3135-4492-9160-174f95196860
  29th 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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