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title: "Transparency Notice: 701576416 RM1557.12 SITAWARE - Opnet Blue Evaluation"
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# Transparency Notice: 701576416 RM1557.12 SITAWARE - Opnet Blue Evaluation

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a773207a-5fe7-4152-97ae-9eaeef65db80

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has successfully awarded a contract titled "Transparency Notice: 701576416 RM1557.12 SITAWARE - Opnet Blue Evaluation," aimed at procuring software evaluation licences along with training and support services. This procurement falls within the IT services sector, specifically classified under CPV code 72000000, and is located in the South East of England. The contract was awarded through a selective procurement method, and the total value of the contract is £744,223.70. The contract period commenced on 19 July 2021 and will run until 30 November 2021, following the tender period that concluded on 16 July 2021.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for businesses involved in information technology services, particularly those specialising in software evaluation, training, and integration services. Companies equipped to support the operational capabilities of governmental agencies, especially those that can offer visualisation and situational awareness solutions, would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future. Given that the procurement process was executed through a framework agreement, successful bidders like Boxxe Limited highlight the potential for larger IT firms to engage in government contracts, thereby facilitating business growth in the sector.

## Notice

Procurement of software evaluation licence to include training, support and integration into OpNet Blue System infrastructure. The Requirement covers; - Scope and evaluate software capabilities that will support the functionally delivery of a joint configurable operating picture - Evaluation criteria will be created with the user community once the software has been through an initial deployment trial - Provide visualisation of the battlespace and situational awareness - Operate across or be compatible with partner nation capabilities - Ability to filter information from the tactical to the strategic domains for decision support. Contract awarded through downselect of G-Cloud Framework RM1557.12

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/988653e8-ee4a-42e5-8c32-ba7c42627a23 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Jul 2021 |
| Contract period | 18 Jul 2021 - 30 Nov 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £744,223 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £744,223 |
| 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 | SHRIVENHAM |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN6 8LA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Vale of White Horse |
| Electoral ward | Watchfield & Shrivenham |
| Westminster constituency | Witney |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BOXXE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 18 Aug 2021 at 12:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/988653e8-ee4a-42e5-8c32-ba7c42627a23

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/988653e8-ee4a-42e5-8c32-ba7c42627a23
  18th August 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2c1d543f-af49-4814-9187-5cd12518c902
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