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title: "Application Development and Support"
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current_stage: "Planning"
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# Application Development and Support

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a2ae628a-c1a8-4522-92b6-e260b674f9b8

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, based in Bristol, England, is preparing a competitive procurement for software development and support titled "Application Development and Support" within the CPV classification "Development of software for military applications." The total contract value is GBP 12,000,000 with a future notice date of 28th October 2024. This procurement is planned to start on 1st January 2026 and end on 1st June 2032, focusing on creating an application store, developing Android apps, and integrating COTS applications to support UK defence operations.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses involved in software development for military applications. SMEs are well-suited to compete, providing rapid, insightful, and cost-effective solutions to support defence operations. Businesses with expertise in Android app development, software integration, and providing secure and reliable solutions are encouraged to participate. The Ministry of Defence aims to work collaboratively with suppliers to ensure the sustainment of UK defence operations through innovative software solutions.

## Notice

The Specialist EOD, Exploitation and Counter Measures (SEEC) Delivery Team within Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) is preparing to initiate a competitive procurement for a contract for software development and support for the following: - Development and continued availability of an application store. - Development and delivery of multiple Android applications (apps) and integration onto the application store. Applications may be standalone or used to monitor information from in-service sensors and/or equipment. - Integration of commercial off the shelf (COTS) applications onto the application store. The suppliers will be required to support DE&S with rapid, insightful, and cost-effective decisions to ensure the sustainment of the UK defence operations. For more information, please follow this link - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018376-2024

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ec4ef8e-3754-476b-aafa-cbc2aedcb58a |
| Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jun 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 28 Oct 2024 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 1 Jun 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £12,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72231000 - Development of software for military applications

## Release History

- 13 Jun 2024 at 15:31 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ec4ef8e-3754-476b-aafa-cbc2aedcb58a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ec4ef8e-3754-476b-aafa-cbc2aedcb58a
  13th June 2024 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018376-2024

## Provenance

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