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title: "Development of EW tool prototype (project COMBINE) to Beta level"
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# Development of EW tool prototype (project COMBINE) to Beta level

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ac4a4d43-5b14-4c6b-ab01-23c1a22a7420

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## Summary

The procurement process concerns the Ministry of Defence, which has awarded a contract for the development of a prototype electronic warfare tool (project COMBINE) to a Beta level. This project falls under the category of software development for military applications and is specifically located in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement method was selective, conducted as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £92,813.20, commenced on 3rd March 2022 and will be active until 28th April 2022. The tender period concluded on 22nd February 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in software development, particularly those with experience in creating military applications or data science tools. Such businesses can leverage their expertise to meet the specific requirements of the project, potentially leading to longer-term contracts with the Ministry of Defence or further work within the defence sector. Engaging in this procurement opportunity could foster growth and expand the client base for relevant service providers.

## Notice

This is a Contract Award Notice. The requirement is for : assistance to develop a prototype data science tool up to the Beta level, which can then be deployed to Analysts for data gathering. The COMBINE prototype requires additional work to clear some issue log and backlog items identified during initial development which prevent the tool from being delivered to JEWOSC analysts.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96becb13-3dae-49c1-90c1-fdf366484bba |
| 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 | 23 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | 3 Mar 2022 - 28 Apr 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £92,813 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £92,813 |
| 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 | LICHFIELD |
| Post town | Walsall |
| Postcode | WS14 9PY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC |
| Local authority | Lichfield |
| Electoral ward | Whittington & Streethay |
| Westminster constituency | Tamworth |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72231000 - Development of software for military applications

## Release History

- 23 Mar 2022 at 11:32 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96becb13-3dae-49c1-90c1-fdf366484bba
- 23 Mar 2022 at 11:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96becb13-3dae-49c1-90c1-fdf366484bba

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96becb13-3dae-49c1-90c1-fdf366484bba
  23rd March 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1bd2464e-f936-4251-aa2f-3204bce92e30
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