--- title: "Project KOPPLA" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-cf025d47-156a-4813-a039-277e296629e4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-cf025d47-156a-4813-a039-277e296629e4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cf025d47-156a-4813-a039-277e296629e4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cf025d47-156a-4813-a039-277e296629e4.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, C&C, OTHER" published: "2018-10-08" --- # Project KOPPLA Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, C&C, OTHER Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cf025d47-156a-4813-a039-277e296629e4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-cf025d47-156a-4813-a039-277e296629e4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cf025d47-156a-4813-a039-277e296629e4.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence is currently overseeing Project KOPPLA, aimed at developing an 'off-board' Proximity Awareness Capability (PAC) for Combat Air platforms operating within UK airspace. This tender is classified under air traffic control software development services, with a total contract value of £11,000,000. The tender is at the planning stage and responses are due by 17th October 2018, while contract commencement is scheduled for 23rd November 2018, with a projected contract end date of 17th May 2019. The project will be conducted using an accelerated negotiated procedure due to its safety-critical nature, indicating an urgent need for solutions that can swiftly achieve Initial Operational Capability (IOC) at RAF Conningsby. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in air traffic control software and those capable of delivering rapid, innovative technological solutions. Companies that can demonstrate compliance with safety regulations and the ability to achieve List X prior to contract commencement will find themselves well-positioned to compete for this contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, particularly those with experience in delivering complex defence projects with minimal modifications to existing systems. ## Notice Project KOPPLA's objective is to develop and deliver an 'off-board' Proximity Awareness Capability (PAC) for Combat Air (CA) platforms operating within UK airspace utilising existing Air C2 systems in order to mitigate the risk of Mid Air Collision (MAC) with Commercial Air Traffic (CAT). Tender responses must require no modifications to the aircraft and have minimal impact on Air C2 systems and resources. Coherence with existing and future Air C2 architecture will be a priority, as will future sustainability. KOPPLA should provide mitigation in all areas of significant MAC risk and allow for a multi-phased solution that will build on an initial mitigation. KOPPLA will achieve Initial Operation Capability (IOC) within 6 Months from Contract Award (T+6). IOC is defined as, at the minimum, to have the capability to pass air surveillance tracks over Link 16 to Typhoons operating in vicinity of RAF Coningsby. Due to the safety critical nature of the project, Tender responses are required to demonstrate how they will rapidly achieve IOC. The contract will comprise the delivery of an IOC at RAF Conningsby within 6 months of contract commencement. There will be a future potential option dependent of successful delivery of the IOC and funding to deliver a complete solution to UK airspace. Tenders shall identify a clear route to wider implementation of the system across wider UK airspace. Tender responses shall provide a breakdown of costs to complete the different stages of the work. Due to the release of a Prior Information Notice, and the safety risk associated with this project, KOPPLA will be an accelerated competition. A ten day PQQ will be followed by a four week tender return period. Successful tenderers will need to be able to achieve List X prior to contract commencement status due to the cryptographic material associated with Typhoon. 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-Walters Ash: Air traffic control software development services.'. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8cb20a24-ff4a-40d1-9a8d-7f5c06ff21e6 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Accelerated negotiated procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Oct 2018 | | Submission deadline | 17 Oct 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 23 Nov 2018 - 17 May 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £11,000,000 | | 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, C&C, OTHER | | Locality | WALTERS ASH | | Post town | Hemel Hempstead | | Postcode | HP14 4UE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ13 Buckinghamshire | | Local authority | Buckinghamshire | | Electoral ward | Ridgeway West | | Westminster constituency | Mid Buckinghamshire | | Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72212121 - Air traffic control software development services ## Release History - 8 Oct 2018 at 11:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8cb20a24-ff4a-40d1-9a8d-7f5c06ff21e6 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8cb20a24-ff4a-40d1-9a8d-7f5c06ff21e6 8th October 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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