--- title: "710813450 - Provision of RAFAT Information Management System" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-043ad3" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-043ad3" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-043ad3.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-043ad3.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2024-02-16" --- # 710813450 - Provision of RAFAT Information Management System Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-043ad3 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-043ad3) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-043ad3.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence, UK, has awarded a contract for the provision of the Royal Air Force Aerobatics Team Information Management System (RIMS) to tlmNexus Ltd. The contract, with an estimated value of £3 million, is for a term of 3 years with options to extend. This procurement falls under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and was awarded using a negotiated procurement method without prior publication of a contract notice. The contract was signed on February 16, 2024, initiating a potential extension until March 31, 2030. This contract presents an opportunity for businesses in the IT services sector, particularly those specializing in consulting, software development, and support services. Companies with expertise in supplying complex technical solutions and proprietary information may find this tender suitable. The Ministry of Defence's focus on safety and technical requirements means that businesses with a strong track record in delivering bespoke IT solutions for governmental organisations would be well-suited to compete in this procurement process. ## Notice The UK Military Flight Training Systems Hawk Delivery Team, which is part of the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) proposes to place a contract with tlmNexus for the provision of the Royal Air Force Aerobatics Team Information Management System (RIMS). The term of the proposed contract is 3 years with options to extend until the TMk1 OSD. The requirement has an estimated value of PS3M. 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 (as required by the relevant legislation) is lawful in accordance with regulation 32(2)(b)(ii) of the PCR 2015 because competition is absent for technical reasons. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The UK Military Flight Training Systems Hawk Delivery Team, which is part of the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) proposes to place a contract with tlmNexus for the provision of the Royal Air Force Aerobatics Team Information Management System (RIMS). The term of the proposed contract is 3 years with options to extend until the TMk1 OSD. The requirement has an estimated value of PS3M. 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 (as required by the relevant legislation) is lawful in accordance with regulation 32(2)(b)(ii) of the PCR 2015 because competition is absent for technical reasons. This is because tlmNexus as the Original Equipment Manufacturer, are the only entity that has the required technical knowledge, know-how, relevant expertise and ability to support the current IMS. Transfer of the solution to a new contractor and hence a different technical solution would present an unacceptable airworthiness and operational risk. In addition, this poses a Human Factors safety implication expecting RAFAT personnel to transfer to yet another IMS. This is considered a significant safety risk that is not acceptable to the Authority. tlmNexus hold proprietary information and documentation for RIMS which the UK MoD do not have rights of access to and which would be necessary in order to meet the requirement. Options: Potential options to extend to T1 OSD. Estimated value incorporates contractual cover until 31st March 2030. ### Procurement Information The UK Military Flight Training Systems Hawk Delivery Team, which is part of the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) proposes to place a contract with tlmNexus for the provision of the Royal Air Force Aerobatics Team Information Management System (RIMS). The term of the proposed contract is 3 years with options to extend until the TMk1 OSD. The requirement has an estimated value of PS3M. 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 (as required by the relevant legislation) is lawful in accordance with regulation 32(2)(b)(ii) of the PCR 2015 because competition is absent for technical reasons. This is because tlmNexus as the Original Equipment Manufacturer, are the only entity that has the required technical knowledge, know-how, relevant expertise and ability to support the current IMS. Transfer of the solution to a new contractor and hence a different technical solution would present an unacceptable airworthiness and operational risk. In addition, this poses a Human Factors safety implication expecting RAFAT personnel to transfer to yet another IMS. This is considered a significant safety risk that is not acceptable to the Authority. tlmNexus hold proprietary information and documentation for RIMS which the UK MoD do not have rights of access to and which would be necessary in order to meet the requirement. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005259-2024 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | 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 | 16 Feb 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 16 Feb 2024 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £3,000,000 | ## 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 | 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 | TLMNEXUS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ## Release History - 16 Feb 2024 at 15:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005259-2024 ## Notice URLs - http://www.contracts.mod.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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