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title: "TRINITY Design and SI Competition - The Authority will procure a Design and System Integration Delivery (DSID) partner for a maximum of 9 years (5+2+1+1), covering the development of a through life detailed technical design for a deployable WAN to suit portable and military vehicle variants. The contract scope will also include the management of changes to the designs, service management, system integration activities to deliver an operable system, and the possible supply of some or all of the components required to provide the capability for each of the variants. The appointed Contractor will be required to produce system and sub-system designs for the operation of the Deployable WAN capability, and also provide an operating system. At the Authority's discretion, the Contractor will either supply some or all of the components in accordance with the approved designs. Any components not supplied by the Contractor will be procured by the Authority via a second procurement stage, at the end of the design phase. Upon delivery of the components the DSID Contractor will integrate all variants into an operable solution. The DSID Contractor will then provide an on-going service to evolve the solution as new technology is identified, or changes are requested by users. The scope of the contract will also include the provision of a System Design Authority Service and Service Management activities, and the possibility for the Authority to procure resource on a call off basis for the completion of additional tasks supporting the Trinity programme This procurement is exempt from the application of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR) and the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 (DSPCR) pursuant to Regulation 7(1)(a) of the DSPCR in order to protect the essential security interests of the UK. The obligations, rights and remedies under the PCR and/or DSPCR therefore do not apply to this procurement. The Authority reserves the right to incorporate a Security Aspects Letter into the contract, in addition to other security related Terms and Conditions. The Authority also reserves the right to amend any condition related to security of information to reflect any changes in national law or government policy, whether in respect of the applicable protective marking scheme, specific proactive markings given, the aspects to which any protective marking applies or otherwise. Those suppliers which are successfully down selected should have List X or Provisional List X status by Contract Award. The Authority reserves the right not to take forward any Applicants who do not hold List X or Provisional List X status by the point of Contract Award. Please note the estimated contract value stated in this DCN covers the initial 5 year contract period plus all possible extensions, and the possible supply of the components"
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buyer: "BATTLEFIELD TACTICAL COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS, STATEGIC COMMAND, DEFENCE DIGITAL, MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2021-05-13"
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# TRINITY Design and SI Competition - The Authority will procure a Design and System Integration Delivery (DSID) partner for a maximum of 9 years (5+2+1+1), covering the development of a through life detailed technical design for a deployable WAN to suit portable and military vehicle variants. The contract scope will also include the management of changes to the designs, service management, system integration activities to deliver an operable system, and the possible supply of some or all of the components required to provide the capability for each of the variants. The appointed Contractor will be required to produce system and sub-system designs for the operation of the Deployable WAN capability, and also provide an operating system. At the Authority's discretion, the Contractor will either supply some or all of the components in accordance with the approved designs. Any components not supplied by the Contractor will be procured by the Authority via a second procurement stage, at the end of the design phase. Upon delivery of the components the DSID Contractor will integrate all variants into an operable solution. The DSID Contractor will then provide an on-going service to evolve the solution as new technology is identified, or changes are requested by users. The scope of the contract will also include the provision of a System Design Authority Service and Service Management activities, and the possibility for the Authority to procure resource on a call off basis for the completion of additional tasks supporting the Trinity programme This procurement is exempt from the application of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR) and the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 (DSPCR) pursuant to Regulation 7(1)(a) of the DSPCR in order to protect the essential security interests of the UK. The obligations, rights and remedies under the PCR and/or DSPCR therefore do not apply to this procurement. The Authority reserves the right to incorporate a Security Aspects Letter into the contract, in addition to other security related Terms and Conditions. The Authority also reserves the right to amend any condition related to security of information to reflect any changes in national law or government policy, whether in respect of the applicable protective marking scheme, specific proactive markings given, the aspects to which any protective marking applies or otherwise. Those suppliers which are successfully down selected should have List X or Provisional List X status by Contract Award. The Authority reserves the right not to take forward any Applicants who do not hold List X or Provisional List X status by the point of Contract Award. Please note the estimated contract value stated in this DCN covers the initial 5 year contract period plus all possible extensions, and the possible supply of the components

Buyer: BATTLEFIELD TACTICAL COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS, STATEGIC COMMAND, DEFENCE DIGITAL, MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02b0d0

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, through its Battlefield Tactical Communications Systems unit, is conducting a selective tender for the TRINITY Design and System Integration Delivery (DSID) project. This procurement aims to appoint a partner for a maximum of nine years to develop a deployable Wide Area Network (WAN) tailored for military vehicle variants. The contract, valued at approximately £330 million, extends over 3,240 days, with a tender period ending on 11th June 2021. The process is particularly focused on suppliers with List X or Provisional List X status, which is required for security clearance purposes by the deadline of 16th August 2021. The contract may also involve the management of design changes and the provision of an ongoing service to adapt the solution as new technologies emerge.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in IT services, particularly those specializing in consulting, software development, and system integration within the defence sector. Companies with experience in designing and implementing complex IT systems for military applications would be well suited to compete. The winning contractor will not only develop the WAN but may also have the chance to provide some components directly or manage their procurement through a subsequent process. As such, suppliers that can demonstrate robust technical capabilities and compliance with security requirements are encouraged to participate in this competitive tender process.

## Notice

TRINITY Design and SI Competition. Quantity or scope: The Design and System Integration of a Deployment Wide Area Network Capability for the UK Armed Forces, and the possible supply of the components.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010591-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £330,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BATTLEFIELD TACTICAL COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS, STATEGIC COMMAND, DEFENCE DIGITAL, MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | CORSHAM |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN13 9NR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire |
| Local authority | Wiltshire |
| Electoral ward | Corsham Ladbrook |
| Westminster constituency | Chippenham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 32430000 - Wide area network
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 13 May 2021 at 21:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010591-2021

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