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title: "714041451 - Provision of MANDRIL software support and training-Voluntary Transparency Notice"
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# 714041451 - Provision of MANDRIL software support and training-Voluntary Transparency Notice

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04de4f

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence (MoD), via the Situational Awareness Command and Control Delivery Team (SACC DT), seeks to procure software support and training services for the MANDRIL software. This procurement, classified under industry category 'System and Support Services' (CPV code 72250000), is in the provision stage. The contract, valued at £97,500 excluding VAT, involves a single-source agreement with Leidos Innovation UK Limited for 36 months, covering the support of two MANDRIL licences and the provision of user training. The process, driven by the need for technical expertise only available from the original equipment manufacturer, adheres to the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011, as amended.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities especially for firms specialising in defence software support, system integration, and technical training services. Companies possessing expertise in high-security defence projects, particularly those capable of supporting complex defence communication systems, will find this contract particularly suitable. The procurement method used indicates that future opportunities may be more accessible to businesses with specialised technical knowledge, therefore establishing strong, credible experience in defence contracts would be beneficial for potential competitors.

## Notice

714041451 - Provision of MANDRIL software support and training-Voluntary Transparency Notice The Situational Awareness Command and Control Delivery Team, part of Defence, Equipment and Support (DE&S) within the UK Ministry of Defence, intends to place a new single source Contract with Leidos Innovation UK Limited for the purchase of 36 months Software Support to the 2x MANDRIL Licences and MANDRIL user Training course held by SACC DT. Please note this Contract has not yet been placed. This VTN is for transparency purposes only.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Situational Awareness Command and Control (SACC) Team, part of the UK Ministry of Defence (the Authority), has undertaken a CAT B bulk procurement exercise of 200+ new MIDS JTRS Link 16 terminals for UK Forces at Sea, on Land and in the Air to remain compliant with NATO and Coalition Theatre Entry Standards. In order to provide technical support to terminal integration and continued fault finding, a continuance of support is required to maintain the existing MOD owned MANDRIL licences to the latest build state. The Authority intends to award a Contract to Leidos Innovation UK Limited for the purchase of 36 months Software Support to the 2x MANDRIL Licences and MANDRIL user Training course held by SACC DT, for a value of PS97,500 ex VAT. 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 provision of The Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations (DSPCR) 2011 as amended (in particular by SI 2019/697 and SI 2020/1450). 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)(a)(ii) of the DSPCR 2011 for technical reasons. MANDRIL software support will enable SACC DT personnel to conduct analysis network and terminal activity which in turn will aid Platforms with MIDS JTRS Integration, fault rectification and SACC DT laboratory testing in acceptance of CMN4 terminals. MANDRIL provides TDLSU and Portsdown Technology Park (PTP) the ability to analyse data output from the MIDS JTRS terminal. Leidos Innovation UK Limited is Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and is the sole owner of the Intellectual Property Rights of the MANDRIL software, only they hold the technical information, tools and technical expertise required to provide the in-service software support. The support cannot be performed without access to this technical expertise.

### Procurement Information

The Situational Awareness Command and Control (SACC) Team, part of the UK Ministry of Defence (the Authority), has undertaken a CAT B bulk procurement exercise of 200+ new MIDS JTRS Link 16 terminals for UK Forces at Sea, on Land and in the Air to remain compliant with NATO and Coalition Theatre Entry Standards. In order to provide technical support to terminal integration and continued fault finding, a continuance of support is required to maintain the existing MOD owned MANDRIL licences to the latest build state. The Authority intends to award a Contract to Leidos Innovation UK Limited for the purchase of 36 months Software Support to the 2x MANDRIL Licences and MANDRIL user Training course held by SACC DT, for a value of PS97,500 ex VAT. 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 provision of The Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations (DSPCR) 2011 as amended (in particular by SI 2019/697 and SI 2020/1450). 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)(a)(ii) of the DSPCR 2011 for technical reasons. MANDRIL software support will enable SACC DT personnel to conduct analysis network and terminal activity which in turn will aid Platforms with MIDS JTRS Integration, fault rectification and SACC DT laboratory testing in acceptance of CMN4 terminals. MANDRIL provides TDLSU and Portsdown Technology Park (PTP) the ability to analyse data output from the MIDS JTRS terminal. Leidos Innovation UK Limited is Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and is the sole owner of the Intellectual Property Rights of the MANDRIL software, only they hold the technical information, tools and technical expertise required to provide the in-service software support. The support cannot be performed without access to this technical expertise.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004808-2025 |
| 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 | 12 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £97,500 |

## 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 | 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LEIDOS INNOVATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72250000 - System and support services

## Release History

- 12 Feb 2025 at 16:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004808-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://des.mod.uk/

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