--- title: "PQQ: 711978450 Nexus Work Package 4: Operate and Grow the Integrated Air Command and Control (IAC2) Battlelab" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d7f2e184-c1e2-4860-a689-36ed18125a84" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d7f2e184-c1e2-4860-a689-36ed18125a84" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d7f2e184-c1e2-4860-a689-36ed18125a84.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d7f2e184-c1e2-4860-a689-36ed18125a84.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "AIR TRAINING CORPS" published: "2025-05-01" --- # PQQ: 711978450 Nexus Work Package 4: Operate and Grow the Integrated Air Command and Control (IAC2) Battlelab Buyer: AIR TRAINING CORPS Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d7f2e184-c1e2-4860-a689-36ed18125a84 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d7f2e184-c1e2-4860-a689-36ed18125a84) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d7f2e184-c1e2-4860-a689-36ed18125a84.json) ## Summary The procurement process for "Nexus Work Package 4: Operate and Grow the Integrated Air Command and Control (IAC2) Battlelab" was managed by the Air Training Corps based in High Wycombe, England. This contract, classified under the development of software for military applications, military research and technology, and military defence services, reached the award stage on 18 March 2025. The selective procurement method followed a restricted procedure, with a contract value of £7,520,000 awarded to SiXworks, an IBM Company. The contract period commenced on 12 April 2025 and concluded on 13 April 2025. Interested businesses could express interest until the tender period ended on 16 July 2024. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in military software development and related technologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) were particularly encouraged to engage in the procurement process, although voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) were not highlighted as suitable. The integration and expansion of the existing experimental network could appeal to firms aiming to enhance their expertise and presence in military defence services, offering a pathway for business growth through collaboration and innovation within a high-profile defence project. ## Notice Nexus Work Package 4: Operate and Grow the Integrated Air Command and Control (IAC2) Battlelab. Using the existing experimental network as a hosting environment for development and experimental activities. This work package will see the expansion of this experimental/exercise network to areas of user need in support of Battlelab activity. This work package will also include support to IAC2 Battlelab co-ordinated exercises. The Contracting Authority intends to use an e-Tendering system in this procurement exercise, please visit www.contracts.mod.uk for full details and to register your interest in this procurement. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0e06855-add2-47a1-beaa-4822d7a179b3 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 May 2025 | | Submission deadline | 16 Jul 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 18 Mar 2025 | | Contract period | 11 Apr 2025 - 13 Apr 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £7,720,266 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £7,520,000 | | 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 | AIR TRAINING CORPS | | Additional buyers | ROYAL AIR FORCE | | Locality | LONDON | | 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 | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | SIXWORKS, AN IBM | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services ### Codes - 72231000 - Development of software for military applications - 73410000 - Military research and technology - 75221000 - Military defence services ## Release History - 1 May 2025 at 15:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0e06855-add2-47a1-beaa-4822d7a179b3 - 17 Jun 2024 at 12:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0cc25106-2751-4a88-bc1b-f613fd1231b1 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0e06855-add2-47a1-beaa-4822d7a179b3 1st May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0cc25106-2751-4a88-bc1b-f613fd1231b1 17th June 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/26dd475b-7b3f-43f2-b177-ad30ff6b701a ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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