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title: "Procurement and Support of a Link 16 Network Management System (NMS)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04734c"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2024-06-28"
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# Procurement and Support of a Link 16 Network Management System (NMS)

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04734c

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) is procuring services for the procurement and support of a Link 16 Network Management System (NMS) and a Joint Range Extension Applications Protocol (JREAP) Network Monitoring System. The contract involves monitoring and enforcing the Frequency Clearance Agreement (FCA) between the MOD and the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), covering multiple sites in the UK with deployable systems. The contract, valued at £6,000,000, has a planned start date of August 7, 2025, and completion by August 6, 2027. The procurement method is selective with a negotiated type, and the tender submission deadline is July 31, 2024.

This tender presents opportunities for suppliers in the services industry, especially those experienced in data network management services and defence sector technologies. Businesses must register on the eSourcing portal to express interest and comply with the supplier selection criteria. Potential suppliers should be prepared for financial assessment and technical evaluations as part of the procurement process. The Ministry of Defence (MoD) will require successful bidders to comply with security-related terms and conditions, and may request the formation of a legal entity if a group of economic operators submit a bid.

## Notice

The Authority (DE&S) has a requirement to procure and support a Link 16 Network Monitoring and Management System and a Joint Range Extension Applications Protocol (JREAP) Network Monitoring System. The Link 16 Network Management and Monitoring System will monitor and enforce the Frequency Clearance Agreement (FCA) between the MOD and the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), display Link 16 messages/emissions that platforms transmit during operations and exercises, display areas that limit the use of Link 16 within their boundaries and highlight to the operator if such an area has been impinged. The JREAP Networking Monitoring System will monitor Link 16 information flow from Satellite Tactical Datalinks allowing the Joint Data Link Monitoring Organisation (JDLMO) to analyse the data. The equipment will be installed at up to 8 sites across the UK (2 network management and up to 6 remote terminal components) providing complete UK airspace coverage. In addition to the UK fixed sites there is a requirement for a deployable Network Management System capable of supporting 2 concurrent deployments.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019777-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Jun 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 6 Aug 2025 - 6 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | The Prior Information Notice (PIN) will be published towards the end of 2025 for a 5 year competitive contract with options based on an updated requirement. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| 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 Jun 2024 at 10:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019777-2024

## Provenance

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