--- title: "FC BISA MLU v4.0" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e3d0bcec-3ef4-400e-b45d-001ce0620b23" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e3d0bcec-3ef4-400e-b45d-001ce0620b23" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e3d0bcec-3ef4-400e-b45d-001ce0620b23.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e3d0bcec-3ef4-400e-b45d-001ce0620b23.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2018-03-28" --- # FC BISA MLU v4.0 Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e3d0bcec-3ef4-400e-b45d-001ce0620b23 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e3d0bcec-3ef4-400e-b45d-001ce0620b23) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e3d0bcec-3ef4-400e-b45d-001ce0620b23.json) ## Summary The public procurement process involves the Ministry of Defence seeking a contractor for the development and supply of a mid-life upgrade to the existing Fire Control Battlefield Information Systems, identified as "FC BISA MLU v4.0". This project falls under the industry category of military software development, with an estimated contract value of £17,403,694.34, and is located in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method employed was a limited negotiated procedure without prior publication, and the tender period ended on 15 March 2018, while the contract period spans from 29 March 2018 to 14 April 2022. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software development, particularly those with an expertise in military applications or related sectors. Companies capable of providing innovative technological solutions, custom software designs, and enhancements to existing systems would be well-positioned to compete. Given the nature of the contract and its substantial value, both large enterprises and SMEs focusing on defence-related software innovations should consider pursuing similar opportunities for growth. ## Notice Development and supply of mid-life upgrade to the existing Fire Control Battlefield Information Systems. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b660d9c-2c4a-4e51-aec5-5de7c7278d2d | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Mar 2018 | | Submission deadline | 15 Mar 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 27 Mar 2018 | | Contract period | 28 Mar 2018 - 14 Apr 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £17,403,694 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £17,403,694 | | 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 | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE | | 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 | TLJ South East (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | CGI IT | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72231000 - Development of software for military applications ## Release History - 28 Mar 2018 at 14:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b660d9c-2c4a-4e51-aec5-5de7c7278d2d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b660d9c-2c4a-4e51-aec5-5de7c7278d2d 28th March 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f7196891-72f9-4736-97da-b64e110d044f Contract Documents - Redacted - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c78a302a-d9c2-4c11-a57f-fed2c95e08ee - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/48d2080f-7a70-430b-a623-c2a858997efa - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/be2bc697-63d6-4eab-ae90-81c535e8a699 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f86bd47d-f88b-4a3b-92ab-b4807f904a35 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2b8c0117-ce34-4760-973b-1f2f413f8b48 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e777d009-2f79-4787-a7ce-84f7a39c17e3 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2ae03141-ca7e-4c7b-909f-3249d27560a8 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c409a519-1b26-4a8c-b884-24082a87d128 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0b4d8942-4c2e-4b5c-905f-17c1112d03c8 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/69bf562d-ee09-4a2a-8758-13268f288643 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a5e85a20-1f8f-4b51-a7b2-d51191835884 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/51429a8a-2d69-4184-a78a-eec1943c8a76 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6d28de37-1272-4f80-9cc0-e2fb3ca2398f - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/15d08909-9d24-40ba-be02-a091a5b2f1f9 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/17828ca4-5f07-43dc-a91a-42f06f96d43d - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d92bf15f-22df-4844-b14a-65182f3a7ee2 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/abf8f7f4-aa9c-4f8e-91f7-d0f7dbe03427 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e072189e-61b9-4ad3-9935-a2f315da0130 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c5bb738c-89a5-4e38-bc89-eb23eea17246 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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