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title: "GB-Bristol: Generic Soldier Architecture Security Chapter"
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# GB-Bristol: Generic Soldier Architecture Security Chapter

Buyer: MOD, LE, SOLDIER TRAINING AND SPECIAL PROGRAMMES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7015e904-5018-4502-935e-bfb9601bf98b

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## Summary

The procurement process, titled "GB-Bristol: Generic Soldier Architecture Security Chapter," is conducted by the Ministry of Defence (MoD), specifically the Soldier Training and Special Programmes agency. This tender falls under the technical services category, situated in Bristol, South West, UK. The tender has recently been awarded with a total value of £35,000, and the contract period spans from 1 December 2017 to 30 March 2018. The procurement process was initiated on a tender basis, with significant deadlines having recently passed, including the tender period ending on 24 November 2017.

This contract presents a promising opportunity for businesses in innovation, defence technologies, and security consulting to engage in significant growth. Companies with expertise in technical services, particularly those capable of developing guidance for data security and handling novel soldier architecture technologies, would be well-suited to compete. The awarded contract highlights a need for tailored security solutions in cutting-edge defence systems, making it an attractive prospect for capable firms looking to expand their portfolio in the defence sector.

## Notice

There is the requirement by DE&S STSP to undertake improvements to the Defence Standard (Def Stan) 23-12 Generic Soldier Architecture (GSA) including the development of guidance for data security and protocols. Standard security approaches utilise risk based assessment processes to identify the impact of data loss before determining the appropriate technical or procedural approaches to mitigate any residual risks. Due to the new/novel nature of GSA and the potential development and proliferation of integrated Man Worn Power and Data (MWPD) equipment, standard approaches to security are not considered relevant and may be abstracted too far to provide useful information into the security chapter of Def-Stan 23-12 Generic Soldier Architecture. 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 'GB-Bristol: Generic Soldier Architecture Security Chapter'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4078668-759f-4fe5-8354-1939d528cbdd |
| 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 Nov 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Nov 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Nov 2017 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2017 - 30 Mar 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £35,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £35,000 |
| 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 | MOD, LE, SOLDIER TRAINING AND SPECIAL PROGRAMMES |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | QINETIQ |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71356000 - Technical services

## Release History

- 29 Nov 2017 at 13:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4078668-759f-4fe5-8354-1939d528cbdd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4078668-759f-4fe5-8354-1939d528cbdd
  29th November 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier

## Provenance

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