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title: "Provision of Support Training and Upgrade to Acoustic Range Prediction Software (WADER)"
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# Provision of Support Training and Upgrade to Acoustic Range Prediction Software (WADER)

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f0e72a6e-2eb6-4225-a10c-bc136120155c

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is awarding a contract for the provision of support training and upgrade to Acoustic Range Prediction Software (WADER), with a total value of £755,268.02. This procurement process, initiated through a selective method under a framework agreement, marks its completion as of June 1, 2020. The contract period is set from June 1, 2020, to May 31, 2022, while the original tender period closed on April 20, 2020. This tender is classified under the industry's software package and information systems category and is located in Portsmouth, England, with its key postal code being PO1 3LU.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software solutions and training services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Firms that can provide sophisticated software upgrades or training platforms related to acoustic modelling are well-suited to compete. The nature of this project highlights the increasing need for effective software tools within the defence industry, signalling potential for future contracts and collaborations aimed at enhancing military capabilities.

## Notice

This is a Voluntary Transparency Notice only to advise of the information to award a contract for the Provision of Support Training and Upgrade to Acoustic Range Prediction Software (WADER) in June 2020 to SoftwareONE UK Ltd.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76c94eaa-f025-40c8-966e-f89ffbee6a99 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jun 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Apr 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 May 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2020 - 31 May 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £778,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £755,268 |
| 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 | PORTSMOUTH |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO1 3LU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth |
| Local authority | Portsmouth |
| Electoral ward | Charles Dickens |
| Westminster constituency | Portsmouth South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOFTWAREONE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 8 Jun 2020 at 15:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76c94eaa-f025-40c8-966e-f89ffbee6a99
- 8 Apr 2020 at 13:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/680fcda4-7e89-4d6e-adbb-a4c1b91dff3e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76c94eaa-f025-40c8-966e-f89ffbee6a99
  8th June 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/680fcda4-7e89-4d6e-adbb-a4c1b91dff3e
  8th April 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4dca270b-d2bf-4315-b05a-efea11da24ed

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