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title: "NGS-EC CID Sustainment"
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# NGS-EC CID Sustainment

Buyer: DIGITAL DEFENCE LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9725a037-8497-4001-aca4-abd28f0402e3

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## Summary

The public procurement process titled "NGS-EC CID Sustainment," led by Digital Defence Limited, falls under the technical support services industry. This initiative seeks to provide the necessary infrastructure for the development and evaluation of GEOINT applications and services. The contract, valued at £935,600 GBP, covers the period from 3rd April 2023 to 2nd April 2025. Based in the United Kingdom, the procurement process employed a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The process has reached the award stage, with Apache IX Limited being the successful supplier.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs specialising in technical support and GEOINT services. Given its selective procurement method, businesses with prior experience in framework agreements and the capability to deliver complex technical solutions will find this contract especially advantageous. The focus on experimental capabilities in GEOINT applications indicates a need for innovative and adaptable services, positioning well-prepared and agile companies at a competitive advantage.

## Notice

New GEOINT Services Increment - Experimental Capability (NGS-EC) project sought to provide the infrastructure required to enable in-house development and evaluation of GEOINT applications and services to meet operational needs

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49d0018e-5357-4f8d-bec7-9dee4274632c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | 2 Apr 2023 - 2 Apr 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £935,600 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £935,600 |
| 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 | DIGITAL DEFENCE LIMITED |
| Locality | NORTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Northampton |
| Postcode | NN4 6JP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF24 West Northamptonshire |
| Local authority | West Northamptonshire |
| Electoral ward | Nene Valley |
| Westminster constituency | Northampton South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | APACHE IX |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71356300 - Technical support services

## Release History

- 11 Oct 2024 at 12:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49d0018e-5357-4f8d-bec7-9dee4274632c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49d0018e-5357-4f8d-bec7-9dee4274632c
  11th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/92253f72-9704-40ca-a8a5-e24cf9a7d067

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