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title: "CESTIUS Phase 1"
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buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
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# CESTIUS Phase 1

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-845eabe1-802f-4564-be52-18802d3c1123

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "CESTIUS Phase 1" was initiated by the MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, focusing on the development of software for military applications. This selective tender, which follows a restricted procedure above threshold, is valued at £500,000 and has been published on 11 February 2021. Responses to the tender were due by 12 March 2021, with the contract period starting on 1 May 2021 and concluding on 1 May 2022. The delivery is expected in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software development, particularly those with expertise in military applications or compliance with PYRAMID standards. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could particularly benefit, given the tender's emphasis on well-considered approaches and the capture of lessons learned during the development. Companies looking to expand their footprint in the defence sector may find this opportunity aligns with their business growth strategies, making it crucial for relevant firms to consider participation in this innovative procurement exercise.

## Notice

CESTIUS is a concept-validation exercise within PYRAMID that is designed to provide feedback on the usability and 'openness' of the technical solution by assessing the PRA Exploiter's Pack through an experiment in component development. The experiment will be conducted by a component developer and will consist of the development a PYRAMID-Compliant software component using the PRA Exploiter's Pack, capturing lessons learned on the experience of development, and supplying the component to a system integrator for integration testing. The value of these activities is in the findings of the experience which should provide confidence that the material enables suppliers to develop PYRAMID-Compliant systems. Consequently, the Authority is seeking responses that demonstrate a well-considered approach, e.g. the controls on the methods for conducting and observing the experiment. Responses will be considered against the proposals to capture and communicate the lessons learned from the assessment.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8327f8d0-8033-4ff2-b9db-d75aabe9bab0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Apr 2021 |
| Contract period | 28 Apr 2021 - 8 Apr 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £440,734 |
| 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GENERAL DYNAMICS UNITED KINGDOM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72231000 - Development of software for military applications

## Release History

- 6 May 2021 at 14:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8327f8d0-8033-4ff2-b9db-d75aabe9bab0
- 11 Feb 2021 at 13:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e728495f-e171-4a12-9eb9-791408220733

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8327f8d0-8033-4ff2-b9db-d75aabe9bab0
  6th May 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e728495f-e171-4a12-9eb9-791408220733
  11th February 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3c760bd6-51c1-46a8-8398-88e488f40143
  Invitation To Tender
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4986778c-2b0f-4acd-b1ee-35c04690fa54
  Technical Evaluation Criteria
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/116f9aa9-756c-49d8-b6e4-3570b4a7bbbf
  Financial Template
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0265ca18-a675-470f-bea9-4d8d8295b94a
  CESTIUS Contract Notice
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/97312261-d35f-4157-9465-d6d5a4b5f9ae
  FOR TRANSPARENCY PURPOSES ONLY - Master Contract
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/8dd68048-51db-45f5-8f87-d958877baa98
  FOR TRANSPARENCY PURPOSES ONLY - Schedule 13

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