--- title: "Bridging the Gap (BtG)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6ef2e0af-dbd4-4ec7-af0b-66d5a5bb9a37" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6ef2e0af-dbd4-4ec7-af0b-66d5a5bb9a37" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6ef2e0af-dbd4-4ec7-af0b-66d5a5bb9a37.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6ef2e0af-dbd4-4ec7-af0b-66d5a5bb9a37.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, ISTAR, OTHER" published: "2020-12-14" --- # Bridging the Gap (BtG) Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, ISTAR, OTHER Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6ef2e0af-dbd4-4ec7-af0b-66d5a5bb9a37 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6ef2e0af-dbd4-4ec7-af0b-66d5a5bb9a37) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6ef2e0af-dbd4-4ec7-af0b-66d5a5bb9a37.json) ## Summary The procurement process titled "Bridging the Gap (BtG)" is being conducted by the Ministry of Defence, specifically its ISTAR division, located in Bristol, UK. The tender focuses on information technology services, with a total contract value estimated at £500 million. This procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with a tender period ending on 31 March 2021. The contract is anticipated to commence on 1 July 2022 and will run until 30 June 2027. This procurement operates under a single source, qualifying defence contract model, designed to facilitate transitions and improvements in logistical information services. This tender presents a substantial opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the information technology sector, particularly those with experience in developing innovative systems or solutions that enhance inventory management capabilities. Companies specialising in IT services that can support the bridging of existing and future logistics frameworks will be well-suited to compete for this significant contract. Engaging with this tender can not only lead to direct business growth but also establish long-term partnerships within the defence sector. ## Notice Other additional information: The Authority reserves the right to amend any condition related to security of information to reflect any changes in national law or government policy. If any contract documents are accompanied by instructions on safeguarding classified information (e.g. a Security Aspects Letter), the Authority reserves the right to amend the terms of these instructions to reflect any changes in national law or government policy, whether in respect of the applicable protective marking scheme, specific protective markings given, the aspects to which any protective marking applies, or otherwise. The link below to the Gov.uk website provides information on the Government Security Classification. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-security-classifications Advertising Regime OJEU:- This contract opportunity is published in the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU),the MoD Defence Contracts Bulletin and www.contracts.mod.uk The Authority intends to: (a) amend the existing Future Logistics Information Services (FLIS) (Lognec1/0001) contract with Boeing Defence UK (BDUK) to include a tri-service base inventory management system, based on its existing Air Domain base inventory management system (BIWMS), to replace the fragile and ageing legacy systems (CRISP and SS3); and (b) to establish a new contract with BDUK to replace the existing FLIS contract when it expires in July 2022 for the sustainment of those LOG IS services contracted under FLIS. The new contract will provide capability that Bridges the Gap (BtG) between the FLIS contract and the future long-term strategic solution, known as the Business Modernisation for Support (BMfS) project. BtG will be executed as a Single Source, Qualifying Defence Contract. During the term of the BtG contract the portfolio will be disaggregated and transitioned primarily to the BMfS platform. 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-Bristol: Information technology services.'. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a620656e-ca4a-4aff-9f25-320e3c59d849 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Dec 2020 | | Submission deadline | 30 Mar 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Jun 2022 - 30 Jun 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £500,000,000 | | 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, ISTAR, OTHER | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72222300 - Information technology services ## Release History - 14 Dec 2020 at 07:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a620656e-ca4a-4aff-9f25-320e3c59d849 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a620656e-ca4a-4aff-9f25-320e3c59d849 14th December 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-security-classifications ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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