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title: "Core Map Preparation & Storage System (CoMPASS)"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e6c26819-366c-45ba-9787-d3034879e325"
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buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
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# Core Map Preparation & Storage System (CoMPASS)

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e6c26819-366c-45ba-9787-d3034879e325

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence in England has completed the procurement process for the "Core Map Preparation & Storage System (CoMPASS)", a contract valued at £136,776. This tender, classified under digital mapping services (CPV 71354100), was initiated through a direct procurement method, specifically a single tender action below threshold. The contract started on 7th July 2018 and will conclude on 6th July 2021, with the award notice published on 22nd October 2018. The procurement stage is now listed as complete.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses within the digital services sector, particularly those specialising in map preparation and associated technologies. Companies with the capability to provide support and maintenance for similar systems would be well-placed to compete for future contracts of this nature, especially those capable of meeting high technical standards as demonstrated by BAE Systems (Operations) Limited, the sole supplier awarded this contract.

## Notice

Support and Maintenance of the Core Map Preparation System (Compass). This was a single source requirement as BAE Systems (Operation) Ltd were deemed on technical grounds the only supplier that could undertake the work on the Digital Map Preparation Software .

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ab2475d-3be2-4fcd-a34d-b9131be08e58 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Jul 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Jul 2018 |
| Contract period | 6 Jul 2018 - 6 Jul 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £136,776 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £136,776 |
| 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 | HUNTINGDON |
| Post town | Peterborough |
| Postcode | PE28 2EA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC |
| Local authority | Huntingdonshire |
| Electoral ward | Hemingford Grey & Houghton |
| Westminster constituency | Huntingdon |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71354100 - Digital mapping services

## Release History

- 22 Oct 2018 at 15:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ab2475d-3be2-4fcd-a34d-b9131be08e58

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ab2475d-3be2-4fcd-a34d-b9131be08e58
  22nd October 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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