--- title: "Force Protection Planning Tool" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-028d3d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-028d3d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-028d3d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-028d3d.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, AIR COMMERCIAL" published: "2021-01-26" --- # Force Protection Planning Tool Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, AIR COMMERCIAL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-028d3d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-028d3d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-028d3d.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence, Air Commercial is conducting an award process for the "Force Protection Planning Tool" contract, primarily focused on technical support services within the defence industry. This procurement process, which falls under the limited negotiated method, has reached the award stage as of January 4, 2021, with a total contract value of £221,000. The location for the services will be delivered in Suffolk, UK. This contract is set for a duration of three years, with the potential for two additional option years, while the relevant legislation underpins the procurement approach to address unique technical needs. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialised in software licensing, support, and maintenance, particularly those proficient in technical support services for defence-related applications. Companies with expertise in developing secure software solutions and a strong understanding of military operational requirements would be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts. Furthermore, the specific intellectual property considerations and technical justification for this award highlight a niche area where adept businesses can thrive in the governmental procurement landscape. ## Notice The UK Ministry of Defence intends to award a Three year contract to Cunning Running Software Limited for without prior publication of a contract notice in the Official Journal of the European Union for the provision of Force Protection Planning Tool (FPPT) software licenses, support and maintenance. It is considered justified for technical reasons under regulation Article 32(2)b(ii) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The supplier owns all Intellectual Property Rights to the FPPT system operation, maintenance and testing. Unauthorised changes to the data coding could result in an inaccurate threat and vulnerability assessment which would present an intolerable level of risk. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The UK Ministry of Defence intends to award a Three year contract to Cunning Running Software Limited without prior publication of a contract notice in the Official Journal of the European Union for the provision of Force Protection Planning Tool (FPPT) software licenses, support and maintenance. It is considered justified for technical reasons under regulation Article 32(2)b(ii) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The supplier owns all Intellectual Property Rights to the FPPT system operation, maintenance and testing. Unauthorised changes to the data coding could result in an inaccurate threat and vulnerability assessment which would present an intolerable level of risk. Options: 2 Option years are to be included in the contract ### Procurement Information The UK Ministry of Defence intends to award a Three year contract to Cunning Running Software Limited without prior publication of a contract notice in the Official Journal of the European Union for the provision of Force Protection Planning Tool (FPPT) software licenses, support and maintenance. It is considered justified for technical reasons under regulation Article 32(2)b(ii) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The supplier owns all Intellectual Property Rights to the FPPT system operation, maintenance and testing. Unauthorised changes to the data coding could result in an inaccurate threat and vulnerability assessment which would present an intolerable level of risk. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001511-2021 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Negotiated without publication of a contract notice | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 Jan 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 4 Jan 2021 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £221,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, AIR COMMERCIAL | | Locality | BUCKINGHAMSHIRE | | Post town | Hemel Hempstead | | Postcode | HP14 4UE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ13 Buckinghamshire | | Local authority | Buckinghamshire | | Electoral ward | Ridgeway West | | Westminster constituency | Mid Buckinghamshire | | Delivery location | TLH14 Suffolk CC | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | CUNNING RUNNING SOFTWARE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71356300 - Technical support services ## Release History - 26 Jan 2021 at 09:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001511-2021 ## Notice URLs - http://www.dcocontracts.mod.uk - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-security-classifications ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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