--- title: "Provision of Electronic Supply Area (ESA) and Asset-Tracking Cloud Based Software" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0450f4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0450f4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0450f4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0450f4.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2024-04-10" --- # Provision of Electronic Supply Area (ESA) and Asset-Tracking Cloud Based Software Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0450f4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0450f4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0450f4.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract to Smarter Technologies Trading Limited for the provision of Electronic Supply Area (ESA) and Asset-Tracking Cloud Based Software. The procurement process was for services related to the implementation of a cloud-hosted platform for asset and item tracking, including a report supporting Army requirements. This contract was awarded using a limited procurement method, specifically negotiated without publication of a contract notice. The procurement was for Research and Development services funded by the MOD, with ownership of Intellectual Property Rights remaining with the contractor. This contract opportunity with the Ministry of Defence can be beneficial for businesses specializing in technology solutions for asset tracking and cloud-based software development. The tender process has already concluded, with the contract now in the active status. Businesses with expertise in Research and Development services, particularly in the defence sector, would be well-suited to compete for similar opportunities in the future. The awarded contract has a value of £151,399.50 GBP and presents a valuable opportunity for growth and collaboration within the defence industry. ## Notice * Implementation of a cloud-hosted platform for asset and item tracking. * Production of a report to support critical work to the development of robust, informed User Requirements to support Army requirements. ### Lot Information Lot 1 * Implementation of a cloud-hosted platform for asset and item tracking. * Production of a report to support critical work to the development of robust, informed User Requirements to support Army requirements. 1. The Secretary of State for Defence intends to enter a contract with Smarter Technologies Trading Limited for the procurement of the implementation of a cloud-based asset and item tracking system and a report relating to the outputs and outcomes of its use in Exercise Linotyper. 2. It is considered that this contract can be placed with Smarter Technologies Trading Limited pursuant to Regulation 7(1)(l) of the Defence and Security Public Contract Regulations, justified by the following: i. This is a contract for services which fall within the DSPCR Regulation 3 definition of Research and Development: 'all activities comprising fundamental research, applied research and experimental development'. Specifically, it constitutes experimental development, defined by DSPCR Regulation 3 as 'work based on existing knowledge obtained from research or practical experience with a view to initiating the manufacture of new materials, products or devices, establishing new processes, systems and services or considerably improving those that already exist and includes the realisation of technological demonstrators'. ii. The MOD will fully fund this Research and Development activity. The ownership of the Intellectual Property Rights in the results will remain with the contractor, and under DEFCON 705, the MOD will acquire user rights of the Research and Development activity. ### Procurement Information 1. The Secretary of State for Defence intends to enter a contract with Smarter Technologies Trading Limited for the procurement of the implementation of a cloud-based asset and item tracking system and a report relating to the outputs and outcomes of its use in Exercise Linotyper. 2. It is considered that this contract can be placed with Smarter Technologies Trading Limited pursuant to Regulation 7(1)(l) of the Defence and Security Public Contract Regulations, justified by the following: i. This is a contract for services which fall within the DSPCR Regulation 3 definition of Research and Development: 'all activities comprising fundamental research, applied research and experimental development'. Specifically, it constitutes experimental development, defined by DSPCR Regulation 3 as 'work based on existing knowledge obtained from research or practical experience with a view to initiating the manufacture of new materials, products or devices, establishing new processes, systems and services or considerably improving those that already exist and includes the realisation of technological demonstrators'. ii. The MOD will fully fund this Research and Development activity. The ownership of the Intellectual Property Rights in the results will remain with the contractor, and under DEFCON 705, the MOD will acquire user rights of the Research and Development activity. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011586-2024 | | 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 | 10 Apr 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 9 Apr 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 | £151,399 | ## 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 | ANDOVER | | Post town | Salisbury | | Postcode | SP11 8HJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight | | ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire | | Local authority | Test Valley | | Electoral ward | Andover Millway | | Westminster constituency | North West Hampshire | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | SMARTER TECHNOLOGIES TRADING | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72210000 - Programming services of packaged software products ## Release History - 10 Apr 2024 at 10:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011586-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://www.army.mod.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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