--- title: "Software development and support for Tactical Assault Kit (TAK)." ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-eefa99c8-3637-416c-bfc9-322b41bd2453" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-eefa99c8-3637-416c-bfc9-322b41bd2453" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-eefa99c8-3637-416c-bfc9-322b41bd2453.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-eefa99c8-3637-416c-bfc9-322b41bd2453.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2023-04-03" --- # Software development and support for Tactical Assault Kit (TAK). Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-eefa99c8-3637-416c-bfc9-322b41bd2453 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-eefa99c8-3637-416c-bfc9-322b41bd2453) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-eefa99c8-3637-416c-bfc9-322b41bd2453.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence is looking to place a contract for software development and support for Tactical Assault Kit (TAK). This contract involves the renewal of in-service software development services to enhance user situational awareness. The procurement process is at the Tender stage, with a deadline for Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) requests by 28th April 2023 and PQQ submission by 9th May 2023. The initial contract value is approximately £13 million, with potential further options up to £23 million, extending until October 2031. This opportunity is open to UK-registered companies only. This tender for software development and support presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in software integration consultancy services. The contract requires handling of SECRET data with full security accreditation, making it suitable for businesses with expertise in security-sensitive projects. The Ministry of Defence seeks suppliers with Facility Security Clearance and UK personnel holding a minimum of SC clearances. The contract includes an initial 36-month period, with additional option periods. Businesses well-suited to compete in this procurement process are those with experience in developing bespoke software capabilities and maintaining secure systems for government authorities. ## Notice The Authority is looking to place a contract to renew its in-service Software Development Service. The chosen service provider will continue to develop, train, and support bespoke Tactical Assault Kit (TAK) Plugin capabilities, as well as other software products and applications related to and enhancing the user's situational awareness whilst on operations. Bespoke TAK Plugin software utilises core TAK software that is developed and maintained by the US DoD. TAK works on UK MOD Data Entry Devices (DEDs) through a variety of communication bearers, such as tactical radios, GSM, Ethernet, and satellites etc. Additional requirements across SPTC may be added through the Contract lifetime. The Authority will require a security assured service through the provision of all relevant documentation to certify compliance with applicable regulations and the identification of risks relevant to the intended environment. The software will be required to handle SECRET data with full security accreditation. Due to the security classification of this project, the supplier will require Facility Security Clearance by Contract Award. Due to the Security Classification of the project, with UK personnel will require that have a minimum of SC clearances for delivery of the project, this will be required by contract award. Due to Security reasons we can only accept UK-registered companies. This service is to be maintained for an initial period of 36 Months, with the inclusion of 4 additional option periods up to the OSD October 2031. Initial Contract Value is estimated at c. PS13 million, with (included without commitment) up to a further c. PS23 million in Options. Further, the Authority anticipates that there will be reviews throughout the life of the Contract, and therefore includes a potential maximum value of PS80 million (including the initial contract value and Options) to account for this, with any proportion of this value to be contracted for throughout the life of the Contract, subject to the availability and approval of funding and at the Authority's discretion. Additional information: Due to the sensitivity of the requirement if you have an interest in this requirement, please request a Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) by contacting Oliver.Gibb101@mod.gov.uk , CC'ing Richard.Burnel100@mod.gov.uk and Laura.Wring100@mod.gov.uk. When requesting the PQQ documents please state your organisation's name, address and Point of Contact. Where possible please provide details of a secure email address (ie. Restricted LAN Interconnect (RLI) or equivalent) authorised to receive communications at OFFICIAL SENSITIVE Classification. If you do not have access to a restricted/secure email address or would prefer to use other means to respond to and receive OFFICIAL SENSITIVE information, then 'Defence Share' shall be made available. Please notify the contacts mentioned at above with any Point of Contacts representing your organisation that will need access to the designated Defence Share workspace (access shall be limited to no more than three (3) individuals per Potential Supplier). Should any evidence provided relate to an Authority Contract, the potential provider should ensure that evidence is provided in accordance with the SAL for that project or requirement. The PQQ Deadlines are: Last day for PQQ request - 1500 hours on Friday 28th April 2023. Final date for PQQ Submission - 0800 hours on Tuesday 9th May 2023. PQQ's received after the Submission deadline will not be accepted. The Authority will not accept or respond to any clarification questions on the requirement at this stage. We will be taking a maximum of four (4) potential Bidders forward to the ITT stage based on the highest scores of the PQQ, unless where there is an incident of tied scores (as described at Para 5.1 of the PQQ marking guidance document). Further information for potential Bidders who may be invited to ITT stage can be found on the Marking guidance provided with the PQQ request. Anticipated ITT dates as follows - Issue ITT W/C 3rd July 2023 - Return of ITT submissions W/c 11th September 2023, please note these dates maybe subject to change following evaluation of PQQ's. Information for the Potential Bidders who may be invited to Tender, following the PQQ stage: A Cyber Security Level will be part of the ITT, in the meantime further information about what this means can be found here: Cyber Essentials Scheme: overview - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) The Potential Provider must be aware that there is the potential requirement for a Technical Assistance Agreement (TAA) to perform this requirement, further information will be provided at ITT stage. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5983d8bf-f071-475c-a0cc-3ced5e64ac2b | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - Exempted Restricted Procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 Apr 2023 | | Submission deadline | 9 May 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Jun 2024 - 31 Oct 2031 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £80,000,000 | | 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 | | 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 | TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72227000 - Software integration consultancy services - 72228000 - Hardware integration consultancy services ## Release History - 3 Apr 2023 at 09:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5983d8bf-f071-475c-a0cc-3ced5e64ac2b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5983d8bf-f071-475c-a0cc-3ced5e64ac2b 3rd April 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://des.mod.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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