Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Ministry of Defence
Ministry of Defence Abbeywood
Bristol
BS348JH
Contact
Greg Davies
Telephone
+44 3001620242
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKK11 - Bristol, City of
Internet address(es)
Main address
http://www.gov.uk/government/groups/defence-digital
one.3) Communication
Access to the procurement documents is restricted. Further information can be obtained at
https://www.contracts.mod.uk/web/login.html
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://contracts.mod.uk/go/02667001018F96494066
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at
https://contracts.mod.uk/go/02667001018F96494066
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Ministry or any other national or federal authority
one.5) Main activity
Defence
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
SKYSIREN UK IBS
Reference number
711767450
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 75220000 - Defence services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Skysiren UK IBS is a UK Five Eyes programme that provides Near Real Time Intelligence (NRTI) essential Situational Awareness, Combat Identification and Critical Threat Warning to enhance platform and force element survivability, as well as contributing to greater interoperability with coalition forces. The MOD requires support to the continuance of the SKYSIREN support service.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £6,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 75220000 - Defence services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Project Management including meetings, secretarial support, facilities etc.
• A Delivery team that is capable or working up to TS STRAP including SUKEO Security classification (Secret UK Eyes Only)
• Provision of a Service Desk.
• Incident Management & Resolution
• UK Theatre Interface Node (TIN) Support including on-site support, incident fault management and routine maintenance.
• Engineering Support to the Authority including investigation of equipment failure reports and System Monitoring.
• Installing Hardware & Software Upgrades to fixed sites and deployed platforms.
• Design & Installation to new Platforms.
• Patch Management.
• Managing routine maintenance and In-Service Management.
• Provision of a Transition Plan detailing how the current SKYSIREN support arrangements will transition to the new contracting arrangement.
• Software update application.
• Provision of technical roadmap inc. regular updates. –
• Design of technical solutions including technical refreshes in line with requirements derived from technical roadmaps, change management etc. and associated Architectural support.
• System Integration Laboratory (SIL – Test & Reference System). Maintaining and managing Reference System(s) and associated documentation in line with the live systems.
• Technical Documentation e.g., Safety & Environmental Management Plan and regular revision / updates.
• Implementing Requests for Change.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £6,000,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
1 April 2025
End date
31 March 2028
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Maximum number: 6
Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:
As per the scoring guidance within the DPQQ.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions
As per DPQQ.
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.2) Conditions related to the contract
three.2.2) Contract performance conditions
As per the contract ITN documentation.
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Restricted procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
3 June 2024
four.2.3) Estimated date of dispatch of invitations to tender or to participate to selected candidates
5 June 2024
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 6 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Defence Digital- Mission Intelligence Exploitation (MIX)- IXD
Ministry of Defence Abbey Wood
Bristol
BS34 8JH
Country
United Kingdom