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title: "DInfoCom/0125 - Developing the Understanding to Optimise Data Links in Land Information Manoeuvre"
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# DInfoCom/0125 - Developing the Understanding to Optimise Data Links in Land Information Manoeuvre

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a96502d8-091a-42f1-aff9-0a0ca033a42c

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## Summary

The MINISTRY OF DEFENCE is currently engaged in a procurement process for the project titled "DInfoCom/0125 - Developing the Understanding to Optimise Data Links in Land Information Manoeuvre." This contract falls under the category of research consultancy services and is located in the South East of the United Kingdom. The procurement is in the Award stage, with the contract awarded on 17th August 2020 and a total contract value of £51,575. The contract period commenced on 19th August 2020 and will conclude on 18th December 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in data link technologies and military system integration, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies with expertise in tactical data links, interoperability, and military communications systems would be well-suited to compete. The focus on enhancing situational awareness and communication capabilities in land operations suggests a growing demand for innovative solutions in the defence sector, making this an appealing avenue for potential growth and collaboration.

## Notice

There is currently a lack of an effective Tactical Data Link (TDL) in the Land Domain, meaning an insufficient ability to generate, manage and maintain a continuous Recognised Air Picture (RAP). The TDL capability is central to ensuring dissemination of the RAP and associated tactical information, and secure comms, to all network participants - Maritime, Land and Air. Without an effective TDL there is an inadequate capability to direct and draw situational awareness (voice and data) from Air, Aviation, Maritime, ISTAR and GBAD into the Land Domain. There is plenty of agreement that the C2 capabilities delivered by interoperable TDLs are becoming increasingly important to operational commanders. The AH 64E and CH47 (ER) are both MOTS FMS 'no white space' projects, fitted with US specification CIS. This has led to interoperability issues with both current UK CIS and future projects. Aviation platforms produce a significant amount of data and currently there is limited CIS that can reconcile that data for Ground FEs. Exploiting TDLs will significantly improve the ability to interoperate with future AH platforms at the tactical level to allow SA, voice and data to be shared between FE's and AH platforms. Maximising the data link capabilities in the LD through exploitation of future aviation capabilities, coupled with the use of range extension protocols, such as the Joint Range Extension Applications Protocol (JREAP) through Beyond Line of Sight (BLOS) programmes, will allow datalink-fed distributed common operating pictures and C2 down into dismounted situational awareness solutions. This capability significantly increases the effectiveness of Land Information manoeuvre to provide commanders with a cognitive advantage enabled by the virtual domain. CIS Interoperability with future AH 64E and the provision of a Recognised Air Picture in the Land Domain are both significant risks that scored highly on Capability Audit 19. A study into the effective use of TDLs will look to feed an option into the next Balance of Investment (BOI). Commission a study that will look to capture the network integration challenges and opportunities for datalink-enabled capabilities in the Land Domain. This will enable the development of a coherent strategy to their achievement. The study will specifically look at linkages across Land Forces and between Land and other Joint environments (including multi-national) to enhance Shared Situational Awareness and communications to maximise Land Information Manoeuvre. Although not defining linkages to initiatives including LE TacCIS, ZODIAC and NIOBE specifically, the study will highlight touch points and the challenges and opportunities of such interactions. Cyber vulnerabilities, information assurance and EW-resilience will also be important aspects in terms of evidence for the Cap Audit.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/124f7084-8efb-4eff-98a3-eed663fe3a21 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 19 Aug 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jun 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Aug 2020 |
| Contract period | 18 Aug 2020 - 18 Dec 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £51,575 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £51,575 |
| 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 | ANDOVER |
| Post town | Salisbury |
| Postcode | SP11 8HJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire |
| Local authority | Test Valley |
| Electoral ward | Andover Millway |
| Westminster constituency | North West Hampshire |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TPG SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73210000 - Research consultancy services

## Release History

- 19 Aug 2020 at 08:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/124f7084-8efb-4eff-98a3-eed663fe3a21

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/124f7084-8efb-4eff-98a3-eed663fe3a21
  19th August 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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