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title: "JSENS/00154 - In-Service Support For The Ground Based Air Defence Battlefield Information System Application (GBAD BISA)"
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# JSENS/00154 - In-Service Support For The Ground Based Air Defence Battlefield Information System Application (GBAD BISA)

Buyer: DEFENCE EQUIPMENT & SUPPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e1aabe00-73ad-4693-ac73-f05018b1e8f6

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## Summary

The Defence Equipment & Support, a part of the UK Ministry of Defence, has awarded a contract titled "JSENS/00154 - In-Service Support For The Ground Based Air Defence Battlefield Information System Application (GBAD BISA)." This contract, focusing on engineering support services, is based in the South West of the United Kingdom and is set for a period of three years, commencing from 1st April 2021, with the possibility of a six-month extension. The total contract value is £2,700,000, and it was officially awarded on 31st March 2021, with the notice published on 30th April 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in engineering support services, particularly those with experience in defence technology and software compatibility modifications. Companies that excel in complex software applications and have the capability to work alongside large defence contractors could potentially thrive in this market. The ongoing support and upgrades associated with the Ground Based Air Defence system may also create additional project opportunities for firms looking to expand their service offerings in the public sector.

## Notice

The Joint Sensors and Engagement Networks (JSENs) Team, part of the UK Ministry of Defence (the Authority), intends to place a new Contract with BAE (Operations) Limited (the Contractor) for the continued in-service support and provision of software licences and equipment for the Ground Based Air Defence Battlefield Information System Application. This support will include modification to the software to ensure it remains compatible with the Bowman system on which it is hosted, as that system undergoes Capability Uplift software updates. The contract shall be for a period of three years, with an option to extend for a further six months and will have an additional tasking mechanism. 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: Engineering support services.'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b720d08-ef23-465a-b483-4b571d38e6c9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 2 Jan 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,700,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,700,000 |
| 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 | 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BAE SYSTEMS (OPERATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71336000 - Engineering support services

## Release History

- 30 Apr 2021 at 11:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b720d08-ef23-465a-b483-4b571d38e6c9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b720d08-ef23-465a-b483-4b571d38e6c9
  30th April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier

## Provenance

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