SKYSIREN UK IBS

Concepts

• bristol
• defence services
• secret uk eyes
• skysiren uk ibs
• the current skysiren support arrangements
• the skysiren support service
• a uk five eyes programme
• skysiren
• ibs
• associated architectural support

Location

Bristol

Description

Skysiren UK IBS is a UK Five Eyes programme that provides Near Real Time Intelligence (NRTI) essential Situational Awareness, Combat Identification and Critical Threat Warning to enhance platform and force element survivability, as well as contributing to greater interoperability with coalition forces. The MOD requires support to the continuance of the SKYSIREN support service.

Total Quantity or Scope

Project Management including meetings, secretarial support, facilities etc. • A Delivery team that is capable or working up to TS STRAP including SUKEO Security classification (Secret UK Eyes Only) • Provision of a Service Desk. • Incident Management & Resolution • UK Theatre Interface Node (TIN) Support including on-site support, incident fault management and routine maintenance. • Engineering Support to the Authority including investigation of equipment failure reports and System Monitoring. • Installing Hardware & Software Upgrades to fixed sites and deployed platforms. • Design & Installation to new Platforms. • Patch Management. • Managing routine maintenance and In-Service Management. • Provision of a Transition Plan detailing how the current SKYSIREN support arrangements will transition to the new contracting arrangement. • Software update application. • Provision of technical roadmap inc. regular updates. – • Design of technical solutions including technical refreshes in line with requirements derived from technical roadmaps, change management etc. and associated Architectural support. • System Integration Laboratory (SIL – Test & Reference System). Maintaining and managing Reference System(s) and associated documentation in line with the live systems. • Technical Documentation e.g., Safety & Environmental Management Plan and regular revision / updates. • Implementing Requests for Change.

CPV Codes

• 75220000 - Defence services

Indicators

• Bids should cover the whole contract.
• Renewals are not available.
• Performance considerations apply.
• Professional qualifications are sought.
• Award on basis of price and quality.