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title: "JSENS/00154 - In-Service Support For The Ground Based Air Defence Battlefield Information System Application (GBAD BISA)"
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# JSENS/00154 - In-Service Support For The Ground Based Air Defence Battlefield Information System Application (GBAD BISA)

Buyer: DEFENCE EQUIPMENT & SUPPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f566ebab-d0d6-49b5-baa8-439233cc45b6

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## Summary

The Defence Equipment & Support, a division of the UK Ministry of Defence, has successfully awarded a contract for "In-Service Support For The Ground Based Air Defence Battlefield Information System Application" (GBAD BISA) to BAE Systems (Operations) Limited. This procurement falls under the engineering support services category and is based in the South West of England. The contract is valued at £2.7 million and will commence on 3rd January 2021, lasting until 2nd January 2024, with a possible six-month extension. The tender process concluded on 22nd September 2020.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in engineering support services, software modifications, and defence technology. Companies with expertise in integrating systems with existing platforms such as the Bowman system will be particularly well-suited to participate in future tenders of similar nature. Engaging with this project could lead to potential partnerships and growth within the defence sector for qualified candidates.

## Notice

The Joint Sensors and Engagement Networks (JSENs) Team, part of the UK Ministry of Defence (the Authority), intends to place a new Contract with BAE (Operations) Limited (the Contractor) for the continued in-service support and provision of software licences and equipment for the Ground Based Air Defence Battlefield Information System Application. This support will include modification to the software to ensure it remains compatible with the Bowman system on which it is hosted, as that system undergoes Capability Uplift software updates. The contract shall be for a period of three years, with an option to extend for a further six months and will have an additional tasking mechanism. 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: Engineering support services.'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d451f62-767e-445a-939f-431dfcce3ad8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Sep 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Sep 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Sep 2020 |
| Contract period | 3 Jan 2021 - 2 Jan 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,700,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,700,000 |
| 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 | DEFENCE EQUIPMENT & SUPPORT |
| 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) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71336000 - Engineering support services

## Release History

- 26 Sep 2020 at 14:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d451f62-767e-445a-939f-431dfcce3ad8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d451f62-767e-445a-939f-431dfcce3ad8
  26th September 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier

## Provenance

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