Naval Systems Integration Process Service (NSIPS) Phase 4

The Authority is intending to undertake a competitive procurement exercise for the ongoing provision of the Naval Systems Integration Process Service (NSIPS), currently contracted for through Systems Engineering and Assessments Limited (SEA Ltd) under Contract reference 700008523.

The anticipated duration for any subsequent Contract being awarded is a period of up to 5 years, with potential Contract Award being circa October 2025.

NSIPS is a critical process in the assurance of correct Combat / Marine Systems integration and ensuring that the related platform safety risks are understood and managed through the maintenance of interface records. These include the operation, development and management of an RLI accessed database to support administration of the Change Impact Assessment Process (CIAP). This being part of the Common Support Model (CSM) activity, where the assessed impact of the change needs to be captured by identified stakeholders.

Combat System configuration records and change impacts are subsequently maintained for complex Warships and Submarines across the DE&S portfolio. The database subsequently providing key Combat System documentation for subsequent upgrades and refits. Suppliers will need to be able to deliver assured SQEP to audit complex maritime specific interfaces to underpin complex change management.

Elements of the requirement will involve exposure to, and subsequent safeguarding of, nationally sensitive information/data and equipment potentially bearing a security classification of up to and including "SECRET - UK EYES ONLY" level. Suppliers, including any sub-contract opportunities, shall therefore be required to comply with such security classification. Potential suppliers shall therefore be required to hold MOD Security Clearance (List X) prior to any future Contract being awarded in line with the Authority’s programme.

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