--- title: "Provision of a distributed secure system enabling connection of expertise to deployed problem sets. This challenge is focused on how to network digital manufacturing." ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02d698" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02d698" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02d698.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02d698.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2021-08-18" --- # Provision of a distributed secure system enabling connection of expertise to deployed problem sets. This challenge is focused on how to network digital manufacturing. Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02d698 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02d698) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02d698.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence, based in London, has completed a procurement process titled "Provision of a distributed secure system enabling connection of expertise to deployed problem sets," focusing on networking digital manufacturing. This tender falls under the services category within industry-specific software development, with the contract valued at £150,000 (ex VAT). The procurement method utilised was a limited award procedure, and the contract was signed on 18th August 2021. This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in software development services, particularly those experienced with cloud-based solutions and digital manufacturing technologies. Companies like Wippit Ltd, which already hold expertise in the development and implementation of related platforms, may benefit from this opportunity. However, other firms capable of demonstrating relevant technical knowledge and innovation in secure systems may also find themselves well-positioned to compete for similar contracts in the future. ## Notice Provision of a distributed secure system enabling connection of expertise to deployed problem sets. This challenge is focused on how to network digital manufacturing. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Provision of a distributed secure system enabling connection of expertise to deployed problem sets. This challenge is focused on how to network digital manufacturing. ### Procurement Information UK Strategic Command (UKStratCom), part of the Ministry of Defence (MoD), "The Authority", intends to award a contract with a value of PS150k (ex VAT) to Wippet Ltd for the provision of a distributed, secure, platform for Digital Manufacturing enabling connection of rear based expertise to forward deployed problem sets (the "Platform"). This challenge is focused on how to network digital manufacturing. In accordance with regulation 4 of The Defence and Security Public Contracts (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (SI 2019/697) this contract falls to be regulated under the provisions of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 as amended (in particular by SI 2019/697 and SI 2020/1450). Prior publication of a contract notice in the Official Journal of the European Union is no longer appropriate. It is considered that this contract can be awarded without prior publication of a contract notice in the UK e-notification service in accordance with regulation 16(1)(a)(ii) of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 for technical reasons. This is because Wippet Ltd developed the Platform, building on their existing solution, as a proof of concept under the terms of a previous contract with the Authority. The Platform is a technically advanced solution using a Cloud based solution developed to an Enterprise solution for testing, evaluation and experimentation. Only Wippet Ltd therefore has access to the technical specifications, design and technical information, expertise, knowledge and know-how necessary to now develop the Platform to a full defence capability. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020265-2021 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Aug 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 17 Aug 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 | £150,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | Not specified | | Postcode | N/A | | Country | Not specified | | ITL 1 | Not specified | | ITL 2 | Not specified | | ITL 3 | Not specified | | Local authority | Not specified | | Electoral ward | Not specified | | Westminster constituency | Not specified | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | WIPPIT | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72212100 - Industry specific software development services ## Release History - 18 Aug 2021 at 21:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020265-2021 ## Notice URLs - https://contracts.mod.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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