--- title: "714306450 UBIQUITY TN" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0518da" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0518da" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0518da.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0518da.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT" published: "2025-06-18" --- # 714306450 UBIQUITY TN Buyer: DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0518da [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0518da) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0518da.json) ## Summary The public procurement process titled "714306450 UBIQUITY TN" is being conducted by Defence Equipment and Support, a central government public authority in the United Kingdom. The procurement falls under the services category with a focus on software and hardware integration consultancy services, as well as military research and technology. It is geographically located in the UK, with important activities centred in Bristol. Currently in the tender stage, the procurement involves a multi-staged process following the Competitive Flexible Procedure under the new Procurement Act 2023. Significant dates include the release of the Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ) on 18th June 2025, with responses due by 18th July 2025. An Industry Day is scheduled for August 2025, and the Invitation to Tender (ITT) will be issued in September 2025. The contract award is anticipated for August 2026, with the initial contract period running from August 2026 to March 2029, potentially extending further with additional spiral developments and support options. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in system integration, particularly those providing software and hardware consultancy services tailored to military and electronic systems. With an estimated value of £10 million, this procurement offers growth potential for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that meet the specified criteria. The successful System Integrator (SI) will play a pivotal role in designing, developing, and integrating all project elements, while also managing ongoing in-service support. The opportunity to engage in iterative developmental 'spirals' promises an evolving platform that will likely require continuous input and collaboration, presenting long-term prospects for businesses adept in technical design and delivery, resource management, and adherence to security standards. ## Notice Further to the Project UBIQUITY: System Integrator Preliminary Market Engagement Notice (PMEN) - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032128-2025 The Authority has published a PMEN to industry to provide a 'System Integrator' (SI) Role for Project UBIQUITY. This PSQ will enable the Authority to down select a number of suppliers to Invite To Tender (ITT). Project UBIQUITY is to provide an evolving Radio Frequency (RF) transceiver capability through iterative spirals; initially focussing on multi-domain hardware to provide the End User a platform which allows for future growth. UBIQUITY will be delivered through spirals that are all beholden to the Standards for Integrated C5ISR/EW Systems (STICS), where the key driver is the adoption of the Open Component Portability Infrastructure (OpenCPI) software standard to ensure efficiency and coherency across the fleet, focussing on delivering a minimal training burden for the End User. The SI is a key element of Project UBIQUITY, providing a single interface to enable the design, development and integration of all elements of the Project. The SI shall also be responsible for ongoing In-Service support and management. Following receipt of PSQ responses, the six (6) highest scoring bidders who have achieved the required criteria, shall be formally issued an ITT. In the event of a tie for the sixth (6) highest score, the bidder scoring highest on questions with the largest multiplier will be formally issued an ITT. The Authority intends to follow the principles of the Competitive Flexible Procedure under the new Procurement Act 2023, that went live on 24 Feb 25. Utilising this Procedure will allow for a multi-staged Tender process. The Procurement Specific Questionnaire will be published on the Defence Sourcing Portal (DSP) where your organisation will be able to submit a response. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Options: Options will be included for additional Spiral procurements and Support. Renewal: Contract could be extended to invoke optional Spiral Development and Support. ### Planning Information Procurement Specific Questionnaire shall be released in June 2025 ending the Engagement Period. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033508-2025 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Jun 2025 | | Submission deadline | 4 Jul 2025 | | Future notice date | 13 Jun 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Aug 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £10,000,000 | | Lots value | £10,000,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT | | 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 - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 72227000 - Software integration consultancy services - 72228000 - Hardware integration consultancy services - 73410000 - Military research and technology - 73426000 - Development of military electronic systems - 73431000 - Test and evaluation of security equipment - 73436000 - Test and evaluation of military electronic systems ## Release History - 18 Jun 2025 at 18:25 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033508-2025 - 29 May 2025 at 10:36 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028402-2025 - 20 May 2025 at 13:05 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023276-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033508-2025 18th June 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028402-2025 29th May 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023276-2025 20th May 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=59842 - https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/toolkit/noticeFts/info/1482750/view.si#fh - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032128-2025 - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/defence-equipment-and-support - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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