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title: "Continuation of Support for the Ground Imagery Exploitation System (GIES)"
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# Continuation of Support for the Ground Imagery Exploitation System (GIES)

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, AIR SUPPORT, AIR PLATFORM SYSTEMS PROJECT TEAM (APS PT)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fe07224b-fc0f-4b70-8a90-745393af6c79

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Ministry of Defence, specifically the Air Support, Air Platform Systems Project Team (APS PT), which has awarded a contract for the "Continuation of Support for the Ground Imagery Exploitation System (GIES)." This procurement falls under the category of intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition, and reconnaissance services, and the contract is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The award was published on 9 January 2018, following the completion of the tender period that ended on 18 December 2017, with a contract period extending from 1 April 2018 to 1 April 2019. The total value of the contract is £191,700.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in defence and security services, particularly those specialising in technological support for imagery systems. Companies that possess expertise in providing ongoing technical support and maintenance, or those that offer related services such as training for operations and flying, would be well-positioned to compete. The contract is particularly suited to businesses experienced in working with governmental organisations, ensuring compliance with rigorous operational and technical standards.

## Notice

The requirement is to continue support of GIES so that the equipment can continue to be used to support Operations and Flying training. 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: Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition and Reconnaissance.'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b0b8668-2492-4e8f-a10b-d55c43e614fa |
| 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 | 9 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Dec 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Dec 2017 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2018 - 1 Apr 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £191,700 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £191,700 |
| 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, AIR SUPPORT, AIR PLATFORM SYSTEMS PROJECT TEAM (APS PT) |
| 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 | THALES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

### Codes

- 35720000 - Intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition and reconnaissance

## Release History

- 9 Jan 2018 at 10:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b0b8668-2492-4e8f-a10b-d55c43e614fa

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b0b8668-2492-4e8f-a10b-d55c43e614fa
  9th January 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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