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title: "Human Machine Teaming Framework - Lot 4.2 - Data as a Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03acae"
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# Human Machine Teaming Framework - Lot 4.2 - Data as a Service

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03acae

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence in the United Kingdom has awarded a contract for the provision of Data as a Service under the Human Machine Teaming Framework. The procurement process was conducted through a selective procurement method, with IBM UK Ltd being the successful supplier. The contract, with a value of £16,068,277.58 GBP, was signed on 16th September 2022 in Bristol. The Ministry of Defence is responsible for this procurement, which falls under the main procurement category of services related to military research and technology.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in research and development services, particularly in the field of military research and technology, to engage with the Ministry of Defence. Companies with expertise in integrating various systems, providing technical support, and managing project backlogs in an agile manner would be well-suited to compete. The contract involves delivering specific activities such as supporting integration teams, facilitating in-person meetings and workshops, and managing travel and subsistence costs related to the project.

## Notice

Mini Competition under the Human Machine Teaming Framework (Ref. 702953450) The winning LOT 4.2 supplier, or 'Service Provider' would initially be expected to deliver the following activity within a 12-month period, listed, but not limited to, below: * Support the Integration as a Service team with the relevant data structures, APIs, persistence, and access control, sufficient to enable the integration of a minimum of 25 x RAS Systems (types) per 12-month period, with stretch target of 35 x RAS Systems. For scoping, initially estimated at: o Support the integration of up to 15 x UAS Systems (different systems/OEMs). o Support the integration of up to 15 x UGV Systems (different systems/OEMs). o Support the integration inclusive of ATAK, BMA, DSA against mutually agreed priority list. * Support regular in-person meetings, training events and workshops in UK locations. (For framing, once per fortnight, min 2 x personnel). * Support to the definition of scope and scale of future activity within the HMT Project with Authority, HMT Integrator as a Service. * Agile approach to managing product backlog, reacting to changing requirements and priorities of the HMT project based on experimentational findings/activity. * Capture sufficient Travel & Subsistence costs for UK and international travel with HMT project. (For framing, in addition to the meeting/workshops above, capture for an example of 4 x personnel completing a week of trans-Atlantic travel twice within 12-month period.) * Specifically defined SQEP requirements for the HMT team would be at a minimum: o Full Time Project Manager/Stakeholder Manager/Product Owner for duration of contract. o Full Time Technical Lead for duration of contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005784-2023 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Feb 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Sep 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 | £16,068,277 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| 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 | IBM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73410000 - Military research and technology

## Release History

- 28 Feb 2023 at 11:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005784-2023

## Provenance

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