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title: "Fully inclusive support for NewWaveX and Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) 1641 and IEEE1671 compliant software tools used by the MOD"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-047013"
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# Fully inclusive support for NewWaveX and Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) 1641 and IEEE1671 compliant software tools used by the MOD

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-047013

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract to SPHEREA Test & Services Ltd for fully inclusive support for NewWaveX and Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) compliant software tools. The procurement method used was a limited process, specifically a Negotiated Procedure Without Prior Publication, due to technical reasons necessitating a particular economic operator. This contract covers software services in the network management industry, with delivery to MOD Sealand in the UK. The total contract value is approximately £0.680 million excluding VAT for a period of 5 years.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in network management software services to provide ongoing support to the Ministry of Defence. Companies offering compliance software packages, especially those with expertise in IEEE standards, could benefit from competing for similar future tenders. The Ministry of Defence, as a significant contracting authority in the defence industry, seeks suppliers capable of delivering high-quality services and products for the specified software tools used in their operations. Understanding the technical requirements and unique specifications, such as IEEE standards compliance, will be essential for businesses looking to engage successfully in similar procurement processes.

## Notice

Fully inclusive support for NewWaveX and Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) 1641 and IEEE1671 compliant software tools used by the MOD.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Appropriate software support for NewWaveX for a period of 5 years.

### Procurement Information

Justification For Non-Competitive Decision: DE&S Deca, as part of the UK Ministry of Defence, intends to award a contract with Spherea Test & Services Ltd, for the Perpetual licences and appropriate software support for a period of 3 years firm followed by 2 years fixed . The estimated total contract value is PS0.680M VAT Ex for a period of 5 years. It is considered that this contract can be procured using the Negotiated Procedure Without Prior Publication in accordance with regulation 4 of the Defence and Security Public Contracts (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (SI 2019/697). This procurement falls to be regulated under the provisions of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 as amended (in particular by SI 2019/697 and SI 2020/1450). 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 16(1)(a)(ii) of the DSPCR 2011 f documentation or technical reasons as the services to be provided under the contract can only be supplied by the Contractor, and that therefore, competition is absent. Spherea Test and Services Ltd., as the sole developer and owner of this product, hold the design rights and specific know-how to provide the service and associated licences. Spherea Test and Services Ltd have stated they are not willing to share this information with any 3rd parties within the UK and Europe and are the only supplier capable of providing the required level of support.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018468-2024 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jun 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Jun 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 | Not specified |

## 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 | DEESIDE |
| 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 | SPHEREA TEST & SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48170000 - Compliance software package
- 72511000 - Network management software services

## Release History

- 14 Jun 2024 at 12:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018468-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://des.mod.uk/

## Provenance

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