Scope
Reference
714299450
Description
The Authority have identified a need to procure a web-based application that can be accessed at any point nationally or internationally allowing the user to plan and produce a digital safe operating range danger area trace
Contract 1. Procurement of Interim Range Safety Tool
Supplier
Contract value
- £4,000,000 excluding VAT
- £4,128,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Earliest date the contract will be signed
30 April 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 May 2025 to 11 April 2027
- 1 year, 11 months, 11 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 48326100 - Digital mapping system
- 71354100 - Digital mapping services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Direct award justification
Single supplier - technical reasons
The Authority has identified a need to procure an interim range safety software tool that can be accessed at any point nationally or internationally, allowing the user to plan and produce a digital safe operating range danger area trace. This is whilst the MoD prepares for procuring a longer-term requirement.
In accordance with paragraph 6 of Schedule 5 of the PA23, MoD proposes to directly award this contract to SimCentric. It is considered that direct award is lawful in accordance with paragraph 6 of Schedule 5 PA23 due to an absence of competition for technical reasons. A Request for Information was published in August 2024 to gauge market interest. Following a review, it was determined that out of the three responses received only one proposal addressed the requirements in full and was readily available in the timescales required to meet the operational requirement. As such, Army Commercial, part of the UK Ministry of Defence ("MoD"), intends to award a contract to SimCentric Technologies Limited for the procurement of SAF - FORESIGHT. The contract will have a duration of two years and an estimated value of £4,128,000 Inc VAT
Supplier
SimCentric Technologies
- Companies House: 08994120
17 Oakthorpe Road
Oxford
OX2 7BD
United Kingdom
Email: simon.leng@simct.com
Region: UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. Procurement of Interim Range Safety Tool
Contracting authority
Ministry of Defence
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHVX-4316-ZVGZ
Army Headquarters, Marlborough Lines, Monxton Road
Andover
SP11 8HJ
United Kingdom
Contact name: Kayleigh Lewis
Email: kayleigh.lewis116@mod.gov.uk
Website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence
Region: UKJ36 - Central Hampshire
Organisation type: Public authority - central government