Scope
Reference
714306450 UBIQUITY TN
Description
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.
Total value (estimated)
- £10,000,000 excluding VAT
- £12,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 31 August 2026 to 31 March 2029
- Possible extension to 31 March 2031
- 4 years, 7 months, 1 day
Description of possible extension:
Contract could be extended to invoke optional Spiral Development and Support.
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
Options will be included for additional Spiral procurements and Support.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 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
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Submission
Enquiry deadline
4 July 2025, 12:00pm
Submission type
Requests to participate
Deadline for requests to participate
18 July 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
31 August 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Not Applicable | Not applicable |
Cost |
Weighting description
The ITT is not being released as a part of this Tender Notice, therefore no Award Criteria will be published at this time.
The Tender Notice has been issued for this Project to allow for the Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ) to be published. PSQ responses required by 18th July at 12:00 midday.
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Competitive flexible procedure description
1. PSQ live on 18th June 2025
2. PSQ Responses due 18th July 2025
3. Successful Tenderers notified
4. Industry Day August 2025
5. ITT issued September 2025
6. Bidders Conference September 2025
7. ITT responses received and marked November 2025
8. Top three Tenderers awarded contracts to provide demonstrator
9. Negotiations
10. Best and Final Offers
11. Contract Award August 2026
The above is subject to change and approvals.
Contracting authority
Defence Equipment and Support
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVRL-5831-GLMM
MOD Abbey Wood
Bristol
BS34 8JH
United Kingdom
Email: DESIBOC-UBIQUITY@mod.gov.uk
Website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/defence-equipment-and-support
Region: UKK12 - Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Organisation type: Public authority - central government