---
title: "Procurement and Support of a Link 16 Network Management System (NMS)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-044e0d"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2024-03-28"
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# Procurement and Support of a Link 16 Network Management System (NMS)

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-044e0d

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence in the United Kingdom has planned a procurement process for the "Procurement and Support of a Link 16 Network Management System (NMS)" in the services category, specifically for data network management services. The contracting authority has described the requirements, such as the components needed and key dates for the procurement process, including a contract award scheduled for April 2025.

This tender for the Network Management System presents business growth opportunities for companies specialising in data network management services. Businesses interested in military defence services and civil defence services may be well-suited to compete in this procurement process. The Ministry of Defence is seeking suppliers who can provide the necessary components and services to meet their obligations within the UK Area of Responsibility, offering potential for long-term partnerships and business expansion.

## Notice

This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is to inform the market that the Authority has an enduring requirement for a Network Management System (NMS) to manage and monitor multiple networks for a two-year period. 1. Summary of requirement. a. Comprise a minimum of two fixed network management (NM) components capable of initialising and controlling all terminal components. b. Comprise a minimum of six fixed terminal components to provide sufficient coverage of the UK Area of Responsibility (AOR) to enable MOD to meet its obligations as defined in the UK Frequency Clearance Agreement. c. Comprise additional NM and Terminal components to enable the user to operate two concurrent deployments. d. Enable NM Component Operator(s) to create, edit, save, delete and display L16 Operational Plans pertinent within an operational period. e. Enable an NM Component operator to remotely load and delete crypto variable keys into individual Terminal Components. 2. This contract will be a competition under the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations (DSPCR 2011). 3. The approximate project schedule currently is: a. DPQQ and Contract Notice Issue - June 2024 b. ITN Issue - September 2024 c. Virtual Bidders Conference - September 2024 d. Contract Award - April 2025 e. In-service/Installation date - August 2025 4. The issue of this PIN is for information only for a possible MOD requirement and as such suppliers are not required to express an interest at this stage.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010218-2024 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS34 8JH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72315200 - Data network management services

## Release History

- 28 Mar 2024 at 10:56 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010218-2024

## Provenance

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