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title: "Project BRACIS - Single Source Notification"
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# Project BRACIS - Single Source Notification

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7adda666-d18f-452b-8825-7e3a7dc0e571

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## Summary

The UK Ministry of Defence, specifically the Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear delivery team (CBRN DT), is initiating a tender titled "Project BRACIS - Single Source Notification" for the supply of CBRN warning and reporting software from Bruhn Newtech Ltd (BNT). This procurement falls under the IT services category and is set in the South West region of England. The tender period closing date is 21st June 2021, with the amended contract expected to commence on 30th June 2021 and continue until 28th June 2024. The estimated value of the contract is £3 million, following a negotiated procedure without prior publication, compliant with relevant directives regarding technical requirements.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software development and IT services, particularly those with expertise in CBRN systems that comply with NATO standards. Companies that are adept at integrating complex software applications into existing systems like BOWMAN will be well-positioned to compete, especially since BNT is the sole provider capable of meeting the technical specifications required for this contract. Engaging in this contract could enable businesses to establish long-term partnerships with the Ministry of Defence, enhancing their market presence within the defence sector.

## Notice

The Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear delivery team (CBRN DT)- part of the Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) organisation within the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) - seek to place a contract amendment to an existing contract with Bruhn Newtech Ltd (BNT) for the supply of BRACIS warning and reporting software for a period of 3 years to FY26 with an estimated value of PS3M GBP. It is considered that this contract amendment can be awarded using the negotiated procedure without prior publication of a contract notice, pursuant to Article 28(1)(e) of Directive 2009/81/EC (Regulation 16(1)(a)(ii) of the UK Defence and Security Public Contract Regulations 2011, for technical reasons. CBRN DT has a continuing requirement to supply CBRN warning and reporting (W&R) software including training. This is essential to provide command and control where CBRN is an aspect of operations. Since the Second World War the majority of UK combat operations have been in coalitions, often including NATO partners. NATO sets common standards for CBRN warning and reporting software. BNT is the only provider who is also a member of the committee that manage updates to the NATO standards (ATTP-45). This ensures BNT software is future proofed against any planned changes to the software. The use of a CBRN warning and reporting software that was not compliant with the NATO standards would result in delays in receiving warnings of a CBRN attack, which would result in a risk to life which is intolerable to the Authority. Integrating new software applications onto a system as complicated as BOWMAN is technically challenging. The BOWMAN Joint Systems Integration Board (JSIB) currently estimate a period between 5-7 years to integrate and distribute new applications. As BRACIS has previously been integrated into BOWMAN, this work has been carried out. Hence any updates to BRACIS due to changes in the NATO standard are far simpler and quicker to integrate as the majority of work has already been undertaken.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7387f3a8-fc96-426d-9de9-a0ddf399ad8f |
| Notice type | Tender 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 | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 29 Jun 2021 - 28 Jun 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,000,000 |
| 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 |
| 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 9 Jun 2021 at 12:28 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7387f3a8-fc96-426d-9de9-a0ddf399ad8f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7387f3a8-fc96-426d-9de9-a0ddf399ad8f
  9th June 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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