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. 714299450 - Procurement of Interim Range Safety Tool
Supplier
Contract value
- £3,190,834 excluding VAT
- £3,829,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
17 July 2025
Contract dates
- 17 July 2025 to 16 July 2027
- 2 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 71354100 - Digital mapping services
Key performance indicators
| Name | Reporting frequency |
|---|---|
| KPI 1 - Service Outage | 1 months |
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.
Supplier
SimCentric Ltd
- Companies House: 08994120
264 Banbury Road
Oxford
OX2 7DY
United Kingdom
Email: simon.leng@simct.com
Region: UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1
Contracting authority
Ministry of Defence
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHVX-4316-ZVGZ
Marlborough Lines
Andover
SP11 8HT
United Kingdom
Email: Army-Comrcl-MCD-Mailbox@mod.gov.uk
Website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence
Region: UKJ36 - Central Hampshire
Organisation type: Public authority - central government