--- title: "701550510 -- ADEWS/097 -- Support for SPICCCS (Spadeadam Integrated Command Control and Communication System)" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02be9e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02be9e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02be9e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02be9e.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2021-06-21" --- # 701550510 -- ADEWS/097 -- Support for SPICCCS (Spadeadam Integrated Command Control and Communication System) Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02be9e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02be9e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02be9e.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence is currently conducting a procurement process titled "701550510 — ADEWS/097 — Support for SPICCCS", focused on providing IT services related to command, control, and communication systems. This contract falls within the services industry category and is located at RAF Spadeadam, Gilsland, Brampton, Cumbria. The procurement method is selective, with the current stage being the tender phase, which opened recently and will close for submissions on 6th July 2021. Interested parties should note that the deadline for delivering responses is 23rd July 2021, with the potential to extend the contract duration by three additional years after the initial four-year term. This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in IT services, particularly those with expertise in command, control, and communication systems. Businesses that can demonstrate technical capabilities, reliability, and experience with similar systems will be well-suited to compete. The contract involves various responsibilities, including system design authority activities and software changes, making it ideal for firms with relevant technical skills and project management experience in defence services and military communications. ## Notice Built using commercial-off-the-shelf computer-based technology, the RAF Spadeadam Integrated Command, Control and Communications System (SPICCCS) connects the electronic warfare range's threat sub-systems to the site's command infrastructure. The Authority is inviting PQQ responses from interested parties to provide technical support for SPICCCS and will involve the following: -- performing system design authority activities; -- undertaking reliability-driven engineering changes to the system; -- system software changes; -- configuration management and upkeep of technical publications; -- annual systems checks; -- maintenance of system accreditation; and -- any other tasks as required by the Authority Quantity or scope: -- Contract Duration: Four Years plus -- Option: Option for the Authority to Extend Contract Duration by up to an Additional Three Years following initial Four Year contract period. This right to exercise the option may involve one or more annual extensions taken up either separately or together (3 x Additional One Year Options to be taken up either separately or together) Built using commercial-off-the-shelf computer-based technology, the RAF Spadeadam Integrated Command, Control and Communications System (SPICCCS) connects the electronic warfare range's threat sub-systems to the site's command infrastructure. A requirement exists to provide technical support for SPICCCS and will involve the following: -- performing system design authority activities; -- undertaking reliability-driven engineering changes to the system; -- system software changes; -- configuration management and upkeep of technical publications; -- annual systems checks; -- maintenance of system accreditation; and -- any other tasks as required by the Authority ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014123-2021 | | 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 | 21 Jun 2021 | | Submission deadline | 6 Jul 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,725,000 | | 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 | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE | | Locality | HENLOW | | Post town | Stevenage | | Postcode | SG16 6DN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH25 Central Bedfordshire | | Local authority | Central Bedfordshire | | Electoral ward | Clifton, Henlow & Langford | | Westminster constituency | Hitchin | | Delivery location | TLD1 Cumbria, TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment - 48 - Software package and information systems - 50 - Repair and maintenance services - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 35710000 - Command, control, communication and computer systems - 35711000 - Command, control, communication systems - 35712000 - Tactical command, control and communication systems - 48510000 - Communication software package - 50312300 - Maintenance and repair of data network equipment - 50334400 - Communications system maintenance services - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ## Release History - 21 Jun 2021 at 21:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014123-2021 ## Notice URLs - https://contracts.mod.uk/go/71860345017A2D86B189 - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-security-classifications - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eudr/2009/81/article/39 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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