--- title: "BATCIS Private Sector Support (BPSS)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e3350429-96a6-483e-8702-23a2edd86335" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e3350429-96a6-483e-8702-23a2edd86335" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e3350429-96a6-483e-8702-23a2edd86335.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e3350429-96a6-483e-8702-23a2edd86335.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND SERVICES, BATCIS DELIVERY TEAM" published: "2017-07-15" --- # BATCIS Private Sector Support (BPSS) Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND SERVICES, BATCIS DELIVERY TEAM Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e3350429-96a6-483e-8702-23a2edd86335 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e3350429-96a6-483e-8702-23a2edd86335) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e3350429-96a6-483e-8702-23a2edd86335.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence, Information Systems and Services, BATCIS Delivery Team, is seeking proposals for the "BATCIS Private Sector Support (BPSS)" tender, aimed at providing technical support services within the defence sector. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with submissions due by 2nd August 2017. The contract is set to span five years, commencing in March 2018 and concluding in May 2023, with a total estimated value of £95 million, making this a significant opportunity based in the South West region of the United Kingdom. This tender presents robust opportunities for businesses specialising in project management, engineering support, and system governance, particularly those equipped to handle large-scale defence projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement specifications suggest a preference for such organisations, fostering an inclusive competitive environment. Businesses with expertise in technical support services, system design, and logistics management are particularly well-suited to engage in this procurement process. ## Notice The BATCIS Delivery Team manages a diverse range of Battlefield Communication and Information System capabilities for defence. The bulk of these capabilities are part of the Land Equipment Tactical Communication Information Systems (LE TacCIS) programme. The capabilities are at a variety of stages in their life-cycle and consequently require a diverse range of client-side support. The client side-support under this contract will initially be to assist the Authority in delivering MORPHEUS as the core requirement. Additional options are included for support to the BATCIS Systems Engineering Assurance function, Tactical Communication and Information System Team (TacCIS); Dismounted Situational Awareness (DSA) and TRINITY. Further information on these projects can be found at II 2.1) below. The client side support requirements under this contract could include some or all of the following broad areas of support; a. Project and Programme Management Support including: - Project and Programme Controls Coordination and Management; - Risk and Issue Management; - Scheduling Maintenance and Management; and - Internal and External Communications/Stakeholder Management. b. Engineering Support including: - Requirements Identification, Governance and Management; - Support to the development, governance and implementation of the MORPHEUS Architecture; - Technology Strategy Development; - System Design Governance and Review; - Engineering Governance Support; - Safety Governance Support; - Quality Assurance and Management Support; - Performance Modelling Development and Maintenance; and - System Acceptance Support. c. Other Support covered by the contract with include: - Strategy Development and Governance; - Approvals Support; - Cost Estimation Support; - Benefits Management; - Change Management; - Training Support; and - Integrated Logistics Support. The contract will cover a 5 year period from March 2018 to March 2023. Additionally, please note that the LE TacCIS programme management team in Army HQ is outside the scope of this requirement. 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: Technical support services.'. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85ecea53-27c6-40c5-aa0b-4b087efb1762 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Jul 2017 | | Submission deadline | 2 Aug 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 12 Mar 2018 - 31 May 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £95,000,000 | | 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, INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND SERVICES, BATCIS DELIVERY TEAM | | 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 - 71356300 - Technical support services ## Release History - 15 Jul 2017 at 13:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85ecea53-27c6-40c5-aa0b-4b087efb1762 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85ecea53-27c6-40c5-aa0b-4b087efb1762 15th July 2017 - 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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