--- title: "https://contracts.mod.uk/go/789814320191469431AD" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0489e3" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0489e3" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0489e3.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0489e3.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2024-08-12" --- # https://contracts.mod.uk/go/789814320191469431AD Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0489e3 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0489e3) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0489e3.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence (MOD) in the United Kingdom has completed a procurement process for technical support services, specifically in the field of Position Navigation and Timing (PNT) policy development. This process, concluded on 9th August 2024, engaged Border Consulting as the key supplier due to their unique technical expertise. The procurement method was limited, involving direct negotiation without the publication of a contract notice. The project aims to develop and review PNT policies to ensure comprehensive, accurate guidance for Defence, encompassing a range of directives such as security requirements for GPS receiver systems, management plans, and newly published Knowledge in Defence (KiD) content, among other deliverables. The primary focus is on ensuring that the new policy meets the broader needs through an inclusive and detailed review process. This tender can provide substantial business opportunities, particularly in the defence sector, for businesses specialising in technical security, GPS technology, and Defence policy development. These businesses can leverage their expertise to contribute to critical national security projects and potentially access further opportunities for collaboration with the MOD. Given the specific technical requirements and the demand for subject matter expertise, companies with a robust background in these fields would be well-positioned to benefit from future tenders. This procurement process highlights the importance of niche technical knowledge and the value of specialised suppliers in advancing Defence capabilities and policy frameworks. ## Notice Development of a technical Position Navigation and Timing (PNT) Policy is a key underpinning activity to enable the UK PNT Project Office (UK PNT PO) to deliver comprehensive and assured advice and guidance across Defence. With the current roadmap indicating a move to a PNT JSP in this Financial Year (24/25), there is a need for additional subject matter expertise, given the lack of Space DT Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and availability of DSTL SMEs, to enable robust review of the policy throughout its development to ensure the broad scope of the varying directives and guidance are accurately captured, only achievable by a coherent overarching review. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The scope of work includes, but is not limited to: 1) Defence Standard - Mandatory Security Requirements of M-code/SAASM GPS Receiver Systems for UK MOD and Defence Contractors 2) PNT Management Plan 3) Generic SRD for multiple levels of an 'assured PNT system'. 4) Newly published Knowledge in Defence (KiD) PNT content. 5) JSP 491 leaflet M-Code crypto considerations. 6) Support to a PNT JSP being staffed by UK StratCom. Options: Draft a DIN introducing the SAASM Extended Functions and the advice on how to benefit from these capabilities to the GPS PPS User. ### Procurement Information Border Consulting hold valuable expertise on technical security on US military GPS applications and experience with developing policy for MOD. The policies with which the Authority requires support need to be reviewed within a short timeframe, thereby rendering it impractical to use alternative suppliers due to the added time and cost it would take for them to fully understand the scope of the requirement. Contracting directly with Border Consulting demonstrates better value for money, in terms of time and cost, as personnel within Border Consulting were the author(s) of the original version of the security requirements document 'Security Procedures and Safety Aspects for the use of GPS NAVSTAR By UK Ministry of Defence and Defence Contractors', which is being incorporated and re-written into a new MOD Defstan this year. It is considered that the award of the contract without prior publication of a contract notice in the UK e-notification service (in accordance with the relevant legislation) is lawful in accordance with regulation 16(1)(b)(ii) of the DSPCR 2011 for technical reasons. Prior publication of a contract notice in the Official Journal of the European Union is no longer appropriate. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025427-2024 | | 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 | 12 Aug 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 8 Aug 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 | £48,000 | ## 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 | BRISTOL | | 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 | BORDER CONSULTING | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71356300 - Technical support services ## Release History - 12 Aug 2024 at 12:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025427-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://contracts.mod.uk/go/789814320191469431AD ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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