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# Connectivity of Disparate Remote Autonomous Systems Framework Re-opening No.2

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/connectivity-of-disparate-remote-autonomous-systems-framework-re-opening-no-2-ocds-h6vhtk-02cfbe). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** Ministry of Defence: "Connectivity of Disparate Remote Autonomous Systems Framework Re-opening No.2". Published status: active. Framework Ceiling: £60,000,000. 6 published lots. Recorded submission deadline: 9 Aug 2023, 23:59 BST. See the official notice for participation instructions.

## Key Information
- **Status:** ACTIVE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [Ministry of Defence](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/ministry-of-defence-gov-d17)
- **Framework Ceiling (notional):** £60,000,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 9 August 2023 at 23:59 BST
- **Lots:** 6
- **Procurement Method:** Restricted
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** Military research and technology, Research and development services and evaluation tests
- **Delivery Location:** UK
- **Legal Basis:** CELEX 32009L0081
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-02cfbe`

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/connectivity-of-disparate-remote-autonomous-systems-framework-re-opening-no-2-ocds-h6vhtk-02cfbe#tl-md)

## Description
Information about the Framework: Contract Number 701575556 'Connectivity of Disparate Remote Autonomous Systems' is already awarded to a number of Framework participants as a result of the original competition & Framework Re-opening No.1. The Authority is re-opening this multi-supplier Framework (the ‘MDIS Project’) for a 2nd time as previously notified in the first Contract Notice & the Framework Terms & Conditions, using the same procedure, criteria, terms & conditions as per the original competition. This is intended to be repeated on a twice-yearly basis & those companies already participating in the existing Framework (Reference 701575556) who entered at previous opportunities do not need to re-apply. For admin purposes this is done via a new DSP Project reference but any new entrants successfully passing the PQQ & being successful at the subsequent Invitation to Tender (ITT) will, in effect, be awarded a place under the existing Framework 701575556. This new Contract Notice is seeking new applicants only, & they must respond to the attached Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ), & if successful, they must then respond to an ITT when this is subsequently released. If successful at the ITT stage they will be awarded a Framework place. As with all Frameworks there is no guarantee of tasking opportunities or any level of throughput.
Process: The Authority intends to shorten the timescales for this tendering process to be completed, therefore only the PQQ will run for the required minimum time period of 30 days. For those companies successfully passing the PQQ stage & then invited to tender, the ITT submission deadline will be shorter (est 22 days) as there are no requirements for pricing or fully developed bid responses; there will be a requirement for mandatory compliance elements & a Technical White Paper for each Lot you are bidding to enter (outline Lot descriptions below; these are given to enable advance preparation of Technical White Paper submissions in these areas). The Framework Terms & Conditions are based on Standardised Contract 2 & will therefore be familiar to many bidders (potential bidders should note that DEFCON 703 applies to all tasks under the Framework). 
The Authority cannot undertake to admit to the Framework any company that fails to complete or provide the mandatory elements of the tendering process at each stage of the competition. Every potential bidder should pay particular attention to Cyber security requirements and ensure they meet the mandatory compliance levels indicated. The Cyber Risk Profile of the Framework Contract is VERY LOW, RAR 421319428 as defined in Def Stan 05-138 (but this is reviewed for individual task requirements and may be higher). 
As with any multi-supplier Framework, maintenance of up to date Points of Contact (PoC) for each participating company is essential; you are required to provide your main commercial PoC and an alternative PoC to cover any absences. You are required to keep these Po...
> [Read full procurement scope and specification on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/connectivity-of-disparate-remote-autonomous-systems-framework-re-opening-no-2-ocds-h6vhtk-02cfbe)

## Lots (6)
### Lot 1: Autonomous Platforms and Payload Integration
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** Not published
- **CPV codes:** 73410000

- **Estimated Value:** £1
- **Description:** Autonomous Platforms and Payload Integration. Additional information: 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 thi...

### Lot 2: Data Management and Fusion
- **Lot id:** `2`
- **Status:** Not published
- **CPV codes:** 73410000

- **Estimated Value:** £1
- **Description:** Data Management and Fusion. Additional information: 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.

### Lot 3: Machine Tasking and Decision Making
- **Lot id:** `3`
- **Status:** Not published
- **CPV codes:** 73410000

- **Estimated Value:** £1
- **Description:** Machine Tasking and Decision Making. Additional information: 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 procure...

### Lot 4: System of System (SoS) Management, Integration and Implementation
- **Lot id:** `4`
- **Status:** Not published
- **CPV codes:** 73410000

- **Estimated Value:** £1
- **Description:** System of System (SoS) Management, Integration and Implementation. Additional information: 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...

### Lot 5: Comms Bearers, Network Architecture & Services
- **Lot id:** `5`
- **Status:** Not published
- **CPV codes:** 73410000

- **Estimated Value:** £1
- **Description:** Comms Bearers, Network Architecture & Services. Additional information: 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 t...

### Lot 6: Customer Advisory Network (may include but not be limited to sub-Lots e.g. assurance, operationalisation, third party security testing, testing and evaluation)
- **Lot id:** `6`
- **Status:** Not published
- **CPV codes:** 73410000

- **Estimated Value:** £1
- **Description:** Customer Advisory Network (may include but not be limited to sub-Lots e.g. assurance, operationalisation, third party security testing, testing and evaluation) Additional information: The Contracting Authority intends to use an e-Tendering system in ...

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F019652-2023)
- **Last Source Update:** 2023-07-10T14:50:11.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-28T17:52:34.984Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-02cfbe