Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
Ministry of Defence
BRISTOL
UK
E-mail: douglas.kershaw102@mod.gov.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://des.mod.uk
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Ministry or any other national or federal authority, including their regional or local subdivisions
I.5) Main activity
Defence
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
BEROE Framework
Reference number: 704294450
II.1.2) Main CPV code
34712000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.1.4) Short description
DE&S (the Authority), under the Rapid Agile Prototyping, Scaled for Operations (RAPSO) Framework, intends to issue an Invitation To Tender “Lite” (ITT Lite) on behalf of Air Command (the Customer) to support the task objectives described in the Aim (below) and award zero (0), one (1) or more (with the intent being to take through two (2)) suppliers through to initial framework tasking under Lot 1). The intent for future BEROE work is to be placed under Lot 1 and/or the Operational Lot 2 subject to Authority approvals.
Aim: The UK MoD requires a secure Ground Segment software solution for tasking, monitoring and controlling a space-based ISR constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites(s), which will form an integral component of the UK MoD ground segment architecture, acting as the primary mission control system for the Customer Satellite Operations Centre. The UK MoD is therefore seeking a provider to develop a technology roadmap, secure software development plan and assist (through demonstration & prototype development) with the maturation of system requirements and the development of a software architecture that will deliver an assured Mission Control System for space-based ISR command & control (C2) which is scalable to meet future operational needs, and enable interoperability with UK MoD owned space assets.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
300 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Ground segment software solutions (core plus adaptations)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
34712000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The UK MoD requires a secure Ground Segment software solution for tasking, monitoring and controlling a space-based ISR constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites(s), which will form an integral component of the UK MoD ground segment architecture, acting as the primary mission control system for the Customer Satellite Operations Centre. The UK MoD is therefore seeking a provider to develop a technology roadmap, secure software development plan and assist (through demonstration & prototype development) with the maturation of system requirements and the development of a software architecture that will deliver an assured Mission Control System for space-based ISR command & control (C2) which is scalable to meet future operational needs, and enable interoperability with UK MoD owned space assets.
The project, named BEROE, during the competition and development phases (refer to tender process stage 1-4), will focus on maturing, deriving and identifying UK MoD requirements, testing hypotheses, addressing key challenges and stimulating industry to develop product roadmaps to support future operational systems targeted for non-civilian use.
Bidders will be requested to describe their ground segment software solution in terms of overall design, architecture and interfaces that enable the integration of protocols, operating procedures, development of user interfaces and compatibility with open standards.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
For every task in Lot 1 a new award notice will be raised notifying the new values.
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Operational Lot
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
34712000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Access to this Lot will be achieved through successful development tasks from Lot (1). If an output of a development task results in a “Minimum Viable Product” the Contractor involved in that Task may be added to Lot two (2) as a single entity to enable the Authority to proceed to targeted tasks to purchase items to enter service.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Restricted procedure
IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
No
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2022/S 000-020144
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Contract No: 704294450
Title: Ground segment software solutions (core plus adaptations)
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
04/01/2023
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 13
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 12
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 1
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 13
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
CGI UK Ltd
Clothier Road
BRISTOL
BS4 5SS
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
Lowest offer:
50 000.00
GBP
/ Highest offer:
50 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Contract No: 704294450
Title: Ground segment software solutions (core plus adaptations)
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
04/01/2023
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 13
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 12
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 1
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 13
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Lockheed Martin UK Ltd
40 Grosvener Place
Westminister
SW1X 7AW
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 50 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Contract No: 704294450
Title: Ground segment software solutions (core plus adaptations)
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
04/01/2023
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 13
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Raytheon Systems Ltd
Kao One, KAO Park
Harlow
CM17 9NA
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 50 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Contract No: 704294450
Title: Ground segment software solutions (core plus adaptations)
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
04/01/2023
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 13
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
RHEATECH Ltd
NetPark Plexus
Durham
TS21 3FD
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 50 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Contract No: 704294450
Title: Ground segment software solutions (core plus adaptations)
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
04/01/2023
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 13
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Telespazio UK Ltd
350 Capability Green
Luton
LU1 3LU
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 50 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Contract No: 704294450
Title: Ground segment software solutions (core plus adaptations)
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
04/01/2023
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 13
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Terma UK Ltd
52 Brook Street
London
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 50 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
Initial award value for first tasking across all 6 suppliers is £300,000.00. Each subsequent tasking mini-competition will have an award notice with the value or each task awarded under Lot 1.
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Cabinet Office
Bristol
UK
Internet address(es)
URL: www.gov.uk
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
02/02/2023