--- title: "712522451 - Procurement of support to RFA Business System Management Tools" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6e98d410-a2dc-4c2f-9b16-5686474ca0a3" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6e98d410-a2dc-4c2f-9b16-5686474ca0a3" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6e98d410-a2dc-4c2f-9b16-5686474ca0a3.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6e98d410-a2dc-4c2f-9b16-5686474ca0a3.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2024-12-17" --- # 712522451 - Procurement of support to RFA Business System Management Tools Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6e98d410-a2dc-4c2f-9b16-5686474ca0a3 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6e98d410-a2dc-4c2f-9b16-5686474ca0a3) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6e98d410-a2dc-4c2f-9b16-5686474ca0a3.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has awarded a contract to C Data Marine Ltd to provide maintenance and support for bespoke business system management tools used by the Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA). The contract, which falls under the "Technical support services" category, commences on 1st December 2024 and will run for two years with an option to extend for an additional year. This selective procurement process followed a restricted procedure (above threshold) and adheres to the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011. The procurement addresses technical and geographical needs, including delivery to various locations such as the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, and other international destinations. The total contract value is GBP 957,776 and it was awarded on the 1st of December 2024. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in technical support services, especially those with a background in bespoke software maintenance for defence organisations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) interested in defence sector contracts would find this procurement particularly relevant, given the exclusive requirement for specialist knowledge in managing bespoke MOD applications. With the selective and restrictive nature of this tender, it highlights the value of niche technical expertise and the opportunity to form strong partnerships with the Ministry of Defence. ## Notice The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has entered into a services contract with C Data Services Ltd for the maintenance and support of a portfolio of bespoke business system management software applications in support of the Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA), such contract to commence on 1st December 2024 for a duration of 2 years with an option to extend the contract for 1 additional year. In accordance with regulation 4 of The Defence and Security Public Contracts (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (SI 2019/697) this procurement falls to be regulated under the provisions of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 (DSPCR) as amended (in particular by SI2019/697 and SI 2020/1450). Prior publication of a contract notice in the Official Journal of the European Union is no longer appropriate. It is considered that the award of this contract without prior publication of a contract notice in the UK e-notification service (as required by the relevant legislation) is lawful in accordance with regulation 16(1)(a)(ii) of the DSPCR for technical reasons. This is because the business system management software applications were developed for the MOD as bespoke applications by C Data Services Limited, which is the only supplier with access to the necessary software code and other technical data relating to the software applications and having the specialist know-how necessary to perform the services, which are required to enable the continuing operation of the business systems using these software applications. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/721879f0-1e1d-4da1-bcd3-18443c26a768 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Dec 2024 | | Submission deadline | 30 Nov 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 1 Dec 2024 | | Contract period | 1 Dec 2024 - 30 Nov 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £957,776 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £957,776 | | 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 | C DATA MARINE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71356300 - Technical support services ## Release History - 17 Dec 2024 at 14:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/721879f0-1e1d-4da1-bcd3-18443c26a768 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/721879f0-1e1d-4da1-bcd3-18443c26a768 17th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/641c44f7-1817-494a-9d5a-75b131145a34 n/a ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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