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title: "Application Development and Support"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-046fd2"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SPECIALIST EOD&S, EXPLOITATION AND COUNTERMEASURES TEAM"
published: "2024-06-13"
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# Application Development and Support

Buyer: SPECIALIST EOD&S, EXPLOITATION AND COUNTERMEASURES TEAM  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-046fd2

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## Summary

The Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) is planning a competitive procurement process for a contract titled "Application Development and Support" in the industry category of software development for military applications. The estimated contract value is £12 million over a 7-year period, with the potential commencement in January 2026. DE&S is seeking industry feedback and engagement to inform the procurement process, with a Contract Notice and Supplier Selection expected in October 2024. Suppliers will be required to provide software support and development for an application store, multiple Android apps, and integration of commercial off-the-shelf applications, with a focus on UK defence operations.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in software development, particularly for military applications. Businesses with expertise in developing bespoke applications, integrating COTS solutions, and providing ongoing support services will be well-suited to compete. As the procurement process progresses through planning stages towards contract award, interested suppliers are encouraged to engage with DE&S to provide input on suitable delivery mechanisms, cost estimates, and other key considerations to shape the final contract requirements and ensure the sustainment of UK defence operations.

## Notice

The Specialist EOD, Exploitation and Counter Measures (SEEC) Delivery Team within Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) is preparing to initiate a competitive procurement for a contract for software development and support for the following: - Development and continued availability of an application store. - Development and delivery of multiple Android applications (apps) and integration onto the application store. Applications may be standalone or used to monitor information from in-service sensors and/or equipment. - Integration of commercial off the shelf (COTS) applications onto the application store. The suppliers will be required to support DE&S with rapid, insightful, and cost-effective decisions to ensure the sustainment of the UK defence operations.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018376-2024 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| 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 | 13 Jun 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £12,000,000 |
| 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 | SPECIALIST EOD&S, EXPLOITATION AND COUNTERMEASURES TEAM |
| 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

- 72212000 - Programming services of application software
- 72212517 - IT software development services
- 72212983 - Development software development services
- 72231000 - Development of software for military applications

## Release History

- 13 Jun 2024 at 15:28 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018376-2024

## Provenance

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