Published date: 17 June 2024

This notice was replaced on 1 May 2025

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Awarded contract (published 1 May 2025)

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Contract summary

Industry

  • Development of software for military applications - 72231000

  • Military research and technology - 73410000

  • Military defence services - 75221000

Location of contract

HP14 4UE

Value of contract

£7,720,266

Procurement reference

Nexus Work Package 4: Operate and Grow the Integrated Air Command and Control (IAC2) Battlelab

Published date

17 June 2024

Closing date

16 July 2024

Closing time

1pm

Contract start date

20 November 2024

Contract end date

19 November 2029

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Restricted procedure (above threshold)

A two-stage procedure, where the first stage is used to select suppliers, who are then invited to bid in the second stage.

This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No


Description

Nexus Work Package 4: Operate and Grow the Integrated Air Command and Control (IAC2) Battlelab.

Using the existing experimental network as a hosting environment for development and experimental activities. This work package will see the expansion of this experimental/exercise network to areas of user need in support of Battlelab activity. This work package will also include support to IAC2 Battlelab co-ordinated exercises.

The Contracting Authority intends to use an e-Tendering system in this procurement exercise, please visit www.contracts.mod.uk for full details and to register your interest in this procurement.


About the buyer

Address

Royal Air Force (RAF)
High Wycombe
LONDON
HP14 4UE
England

Email

rafdigital-nexusgmb@mod.gov.uk