--- title: "Provision of WADER Software Upgrade Plan" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-034257" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-034257" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-034257.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-034257.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2022-05-31" --- # Provision of WADER Software Upgrade Plan Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-034257 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-034257) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-034257.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence, specifically the Royal Navy, has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of WADER Software Upgrade Plan," a contract valued at £1,380,399, excluding VAT and potential option years. This procurement falls under the goods category focusing on licence management software, and it was awarded to Ocean Acoustic Developments Ltd. The contract has a duration of two years with the option to extend for an additional two years. The procurement method utilised was limited, specifically through a negotiated procedure without prior publication of a contract notice, as competition was determined to be absent for technical reasons. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for companies specialising in software development and technical support, particularly those that focus on defence-related technologies. Businesses with expertise in sonar software and licence management systems would be particularly well-suited to engage with the Ministry of Defence. As this contract relies heavily on specific technical knowledge, those with capabilities in software upgrades and ongoing technical support may find themselves in a strong position to meet future needs arising from similar contracts. ## Notice The Royal Navy, part of the Ministry of Defence, intends to award a 2-year initial contract with contractual options for 2 further years, with a value of PS1,380,399.00 (excluding vat and option years), to Ocean Acoustic Developments Ltd for the provision of an Annual Upgrade Plan for WADER sonar range prediction software to MOD. In accordance with the provisions of The Public Procurement (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 SI No. 2020/1319, this procurement falls to be regulated under the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR 2015) as amended (in particular by SI 2020/1319). Prior publication of a contract notice in the Official Journal of the European Union is no longer appropriate. It is considered that the award of the contract without prior publication of a contract notice in the UK e-notification service (in accordance with the relevant legislation) is lawful in accordance with regulation 32(2)(b)(ii) of the PCR 2015 because competition is absent for technical reasons. The MOD needs to be able to access software upgrades, updates, software development, and technical support and training for the WADER software, which can only be met by Ocean Acoustic Developments Ltd who, as the developer and owner of the source code in the software, is the only supplier with the IPR, technical skills and expertise to deliver the ongoing support requirements under the Annual Upgrade Plan. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Royal Navy, part of the Ministry of Defence, intends to award a 2-year initial contract with contractual options for 2 further years, with a value of PS1,380,399.00 (excluding vat and option years), to Ocean Acoustic Developments Ltd for the provision of an Annual Upgrade Plan for WADER sonar range prediction software to MOD. In accordance with the provisions of The Public Procurement (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 SI No. 2020/1319, this procurement falls to be regulated under the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR 2015) as amended (in particular by SI 2020/1319). Prior publication of a contract notice in the Official Journal of the European Union is no longer appropriate. It is considered that the award of the contract without prior publication of a contract notice in the UK e-notification service (in accordance with the relevant legislation) is lawful in accordance with regulation 32(2)(b)(ii) of the PCR 2015 because competition is absent for technical reasons. The MOD needs to be able to access software upgrades, updates, software development, and technical support and training for the WADER software, which can only be met by Ocean Acoustic Developments Ltd who, as the developer and owner of the source code in the software, is the only supplier with the IPR, technical skills and expertise to deliver the ongoing support requirements under the Annual Upgrade Plan. ### Procurement Information The Royal Navy, part of the Ministry of Defence, intends to award a 2-year initial contract with contractual options for 2 further years, with a value of PS1,380,399.00 (excluding vat and option years), to Ocean Acoustic Developments Ltd for the provision of an Annual Upgrade Plan for WADER sonar range prediction software to MOD. In accordance with the provisions of The Public Procurement (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 SI No. 2020/1319, this procurement falls to be regulated under the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR 2015) as amended (in particular by SI 2020/1319). Prior publication of a contract notice in the Official Journal of the European Union is no longer appropriate. It is considered that the award of the contract without prior publication of a contract notice in the UK e-notification service (in accordance with the relevant legislation) is lawful in accordance with regulation 32(2)(b)(ii) of the PCR 2015 because competition is absent for technical reasons. The MOD needs to be able to access software upgrades, updates, software development, and technical support and training for the WADER software, which can only be met by Ocean Acoustic Developments Ltd who, as the developer and owner of the source code in the software, is the only supplier with the IPR, technical skills and expertise to deliver the ongoing support requirements under the Annual Upgrade Plan. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015281-2022 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | 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 | 31 May 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 30 May 2022 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £1,380,399 | ## 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 | PORTSMOUTH | | 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 | OCEAN ACOUSTIC DEVELOPMENTS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 48218000 - License management software package - 72212100 - Industry specific software development services ## Release History - 31 May 2022 at 18:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015281-2022 ## 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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