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title: "708266450 borealis contract award notice"
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# 708266450 borealis contract award notice

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fa7a4b27-8158-4ab4-ac4b-6e58aae0dfb4

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, in collaboration with UK Space Command and the UK Space Agency, has awarded a contract for the development of core systems for a National Space Operations Centre. This project, titled "708266450 Borealis Contract Award Notice," focuses on software development services under the industry category of "Software development services" (CPV code: 72262000). The procurement process involved a competitive procedure with negotiation, which concluded with the award on 22nd January 2025, and the contract is set to run until 31st March 2028. The total value of the contract is £64,779,000, and the development is expected to support a range of operations both in the UK and internationally, including areas like the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, and Europe.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software development, particularly those capable of integrating and managing complex civil-military systems. The competitive procurement procedure underscores the importance of innovative and robust solutions, making this an ideal opportunity for SMEs and VCSOs aiming to expand their footprint in the defence and space technology sectors. The Ministry of Defence's collaboration with CGI IT UK Ltd highlights the importance of delivering high-quality, reliable software that meets stringent security and operational standards, making this an attractive venture for companies looking to showcase their technical proficiency and strategic capabilities.

## Notice

***Please note, this is an award notice not a call for competition*** The Ministry of Defence (MOD), UK Space Command (UKSC) and UK Space Agency (UKSA) joint project BOREALIS has been initiated to develop the core systems for a civil-military National Space Operations Centre (NSpOC). The required software will generate Space Domain Awareness (SDA) and Space Command and Control, combining and coordinating civilian and military capabilities to enable all Space Operations. This contract was placed utilising a competitive procurement procedure. See attachment 20250129_708266450_Competitive Contract Award (CCA) for further details

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f34400bd-dc12-445d-8d81-f44158727bf2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 28 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 22 Jan 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £42,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £64,779,000 |
| 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 | 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CGI IT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72262000 - Software development services

## Release History

- 25 Feb 2025 at 13:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f34400bd-dc12-445d-8d81-f44158727bf2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f34400bd-dc12-445d-8d81-f44158727bf2
  25th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/79841b1f-22be-4b40-b534-3b6b0c673f64
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/74a20e55-fdc8-484e-99b7-761d38d906d0
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/be22b43f-706b-48b1-aab3-c941e768002d
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