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title: "Generic Soldier Architecture Security Chapter (FATS 5)"
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# Generic Soldier Architecture Security Chapter (FATS 5)

Buyer: DEFENCE EQUIPMENT & SUPPORT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ae712551-06d4-47a8-a106-c5f9116fed3c

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## Summary

The DEFENCE EQUIPMENT & SUPPORT organisation is currently conducting a tender for the project titled "Generic Soldier Architecture Security Chapter (FATS 5)", classified under technical services, located in the South West region of the United Kingdom. This procurement process is at the active tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 29th September 2017. This engagement seeks to enhance the Defence Standard 23-12 Generic Soldier Architecture by developing guidance on data security and protocols, utilising a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender presents a prime opportunity for businesses in the technical services sector to expand their portfolio. Particularly, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in security protocols and risk assessment related to innovative military technologies would be well-suited to compete. Participating in this procurement could enable these businesses to build valuable partnerships and further their capabilities in a critical area of defence services.

## Notice

There is a requirement by DE&S STSP to undertake improvements to the Defence Standard (DEFSTAN) 23-12 Generic Soldier Architecture (GSA) including the development of guidance for data security and protocols. Standard security approaches utilise risk based assessment processes to identify the impact of data loss before determining the appropriate technical or procedural approaches to mitigate any residual risks. Due to the new/novel nature of GSA and the potential development and proliferation of integrated Man Work Power and Data (MWPD) equipment, some standard approaches to security are not considered relevant and may be abstracted too far to provide useful information into the security chapter of DEF-Stan 23-12 Generic Soldier Architecture.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9a8976a-5b66-4e89-a3a5-7d3ca7e110a3 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Sep 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Sep 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Oct 2017 - 30 Mar 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1 |
| 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 | DEFENCE EQUIPMENT & SUPPORT |
| 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

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71356000 - Technical services

## Release History

- 7 Sep 2017 at 09:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9a8976a-5b66-4e89-a3a5-7d3ca7e110a3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9a8976a-5b66-4e89-a3a5-7d3ca7e110a3
  7th September 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fbd7a1b4-7566-4350-a711-435e8b7b24a8
  Draft Tasking Order Form (FATS 5)

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