--- title: "Bridging the Gap (BtG)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b7ac48f7-9096-4e44-858b-dc936808ef95" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b7ac48f7-9096-4e44-858b-dc936808ef95" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b7ac48f7-9096-4e44-858b-dc936808ef95.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b7ac48f7-9096-4e44-858b-dc936808ef95.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, ISTAR, OTHER" published: "2020-12-11" --- # Bridging the Gap (BtG) Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, ISTAR, OTHER Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b7ac48f7-9096-4e44-858b-dc936808ef95 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b7ac48f7-9096-4e44-858b-dc936808ef95) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b7ac48f7-9096-4e44-858b-dc936808ef95.json) ## Summary The procurement process titled "Bridging the Gap (BtG)" is being managed by the Ministry of Defence's ISTAR division based in Bristol, UK. This tender falls within the information technology services industry category and has a substantial value of £500 million. Currently in the Tender stage, the tender period is open until 30 April 2021. The contract period is expected to commence on 1 July 2022 and continue until 30 June 2027, intending to establish a new contract to sustain logistics information services following the expiration of the existing Future Logistics Information Services (FLIS) contract. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses operating in the information technology sector, particularly those focused on logistics and inventory management solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the project aims to bridge capabilities and modernise existing systems within the Ministry of Defence. Companies that possess expertise in IT services, especially those experienced in defence contracts, would be well-positioned to compete for this lucrative opportunity. ## Notice Text to be corrected in the original notice: Place of text to be modified: Contracts Finder info Read: Updated to include Contracts Finder submission Other additional information: The Authority reserves the right to amend any condition related to security of information to reflect any changes in national law or government policy. If any contract documents are accompanied by instructions on safeguarding classified information (e.g. a Security Aspects Letter), the Authority reserves the right to amend the terms of these instructions to reflect any changes in national law or government policy, whether in respect of the applicable protective marking scheme, specific protective markings given, the aspects to which any protective marking applies, or otherwise. The link below to the Gov.uk website provides information on the Government Security Classification. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-security-classifications Advertising Regime OJEU:- This contract opportunity is published in the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU),the MoD Defence Contracts Bulletin and www.contracts.mod.uk The Authority intends to: (a) amend the existing Future Logistics Information Services (FLIS) (Lognec1/0001) contract with Boeing Defence UK (BDUK) to include a tri-service base inventory management system, based on its existing Air Domain base inventory management system (BIWMS), to replace the fragile and ageing legacy systems (CRISP and SS3); and (b) to establish a new contract with BDUK to replace the existing FLIS contract when it expires in July 2022 for the sustainment of those LOG IS services contracted under FLIS. The new contract will provide capability that Bridges the Gap (BtG) between the FLIS contract and the future long-term strategic solution, known as the Business Modernisation for Support (BMfS) project. BtG will be executed as a Single Source, Qualifying Defence Contract. During the term of the BtG contract the portfolio will be disaggregated and transitioned primarily to the BMfS platform. 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: Information technology services.'. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d64ad85-cf32-4db5-a464-54d3c646962c | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 Dec 2020 | | Submission deadline | 29 Apr 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Jun 2022 - 30 Jun 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £500,000,000 | | 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, ISTAR, OTHER | | 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72222300 - Information technology services ## Release History - 11 Dec 2020 at 08:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d64ad85-cf32-4db5-a464-54d3c646962c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d64ad85-cf32-4db5-a464-54d3c646962c 11th December 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-security-classifications ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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