In Service Support for Combat Management Systems, Shared Infrastructure and Networks

Description

Maritime Combat Systems (MCS) Surface Ships Combat Systems Group (SSCSG) Real-time Combat system Open Data Enablers (RECODE) In-Service Support (ISS)
Background
The Surface Ships Combat Systems Group Delivery Team which is part of the United Kingdom Ministry of Defence is intending to place a contract with BAE Systems Surface Ships Ltd (BAES) for In-Service Support of Combat Management Systems (CMS), BAES Shared Infrastructure (SI) & Networks for Royal Navy platforms, Land-Based Test Sites & training sites as well as the installation of SI Version 3 on Type 45 Destroyers.  The platforms in scope include Type 23 Frigates, T45, Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carrier, Landing Platform Dock, Royal Fleet Auxiliary, Type 26 Frigates & support for the hosting infrastructure on the Type 31 Frigates to enable the hosting of the Maritime Electronic Warfare Systems Integrated Capability (MEWSIC).
A CMS is a multi-layered system, comprising of component parts, products & individual equipment which all work together to provide situational awareness & lethality to the operator.  The CMS covers: CMS Software & Hardware, and Hosting Infrastructure through SI & Combat System Networks.  CMS equipment is made up of a series of discrete sub-systems, fully integrated together to provide the interface from which Operators can achieve a platform’s Decide & Enable capabilities.  Integration & configuration management is performed at the system level to ensure interoperability across the respective sub-systems.
Duration of Contract & Cost
The total duration of the contract will be 10 (ten) years consisting of an initial 8 (eight) year period, with a 2 (two) year option to extend the duration. The contract shall have a total estimated value of £480m (four hundred and eighty million pounds sterling) exclusive of VAT.
Please note, this notice supersedes notice reference:  2022/S 000-033287 - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033287-2022