--- title: "MORPHEUS Battlefield Management Application" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a4af052c-d3d8-423a-a29e-e081e6938f1f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a4af052c-d3d8-423a-a29e-e081e6938f1f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a4af052c-d3d8-423a-a29e-e081e6938f1f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a4af052c-d3d8-423a-a29e-e081e6938f1f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND SERVICES, BATCIS DELIVERY TEAM" published: "2017-08-19" --- # MORPHEUS Battlefield Management Application Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND SERVICES, BATCIS DELIVERY TEAM Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a4af052c-d3d8-423a-a29e-e081e6938f1f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a4af052c-d3d8-423a-a29e-e081e6938f1f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a4af052c-d3d8-423a-a29e-e081e6938f1f.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence's Information Systems and Services, BATCIS Delivery Team, is currently engaged in a selective tendering process for the "MORPHEUS Battlefield Management Application." This contract, which falls within the services category and specifically involves command and control systems, is based in Bristol, South West, United Kingdom. The tender period is set to close on 18th September 2017, while the contract itself is scheduled to commence on 11th May 2018 and run until 31st December 2020. The estimated value of the contract is between £10 million and £40 million, and the procurement is being conducted through a negotiated procedure. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those with expertise in military communication systems, software development, and training services. Companies that can deliver solutions aligned with the MORPHEUS architecture principles and are capable of collaborating closely with government bodies would be well-suited to compete. Furthermore, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, especially those that specialize in agile development and training for complex systems, which could position them favourably in this competitive procurement process. ## Notice The MORPHEUS Battlefield Management Application (BMA) will form a key part of the MORPHEUS Sub-Programme and will deliver a field-able BMA solution which is capable of being integrated with the Evolve to Open System (EvO). MORPHEUS is a PS3.2Bn JFC / Army Sub-Programme within the LE TacCIS programme. It will deliver a core component of the next generation of Tactical Communication and Information Systems (TacCIS) capability and will enable Evolutionary Capability Development (ECD). The first stage of MORPHEUS is EvO which will replace BOWMAN with a modular system using an open system architecture; this allows individual components to be commercially competed separately and gives complete ownership of the capability to the MOD. MORPHEUS will then deliver Defence-driven (rather than industry-driven) rapid spiral development of applications and regular technology updates to incrementally improve capability. The EvO System will utilise a Tactical Integration Framework (TIF), further information on this is available at II.2.1) below. The BMA solution will deliver functionality including Geo-Spatial Services, Operating Picture, Mission Planning and Execution, and ORBAT/Task Org Editor. Further information on this functionality can be found below at II.2.1) below. The BMA will support commanders at all levels to achieve a common operating picture including situational awareness relevant to the "local" commander and enable local commanders to plan and execute missions. The Authority is seeking to undertake a collaborative development approach to the BMA in order to optimise the chosen provider's solution within the wider EvO System. This will involve collaborative interaction with the User, the MORPHEUS Coordinating Design Organisation and General Dynamics UK Ltd. The Authority considers a willingness to undertake this development work a key part of the delivery of the BMA. The BMA solution will need to comply with the six MORPHEUS Architecture Principles, which an be found below at II.2.1) below. As well as delivering the BMA during the initial term of the Contract the supplier will be required to provide an associated Training Package for the First of Type Trials (FOT) and other Training Artefacts. The Authority is also seeking to include options for further support after a Main Gate Business Case. These options include In-service Software Support, Scaling to a Fielded Operational Capability and Post Design Services. 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 'UK-Bristol: Command and control system.'. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fbd52940-29c0-406e-85cd-aafe9047908f | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Aug 2017 | | Submission deadline | 18 Sep 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 10 May 2018 - 31 Dec 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £40,000,000 | | 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, INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND SERVICES, BATCIS DELIVERY TEAM | | 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 - 42 - Industrial machinery ### Codes - 42961000 - Command and control system ## Release History - 19 Aug 2017 at 13:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fbd52940-29c0-406e-85cd-aafe9047908f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fbd52940-29c0-406e-85cd-aafe9047908f 19th August 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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