Software development and support for Tactical Assault Kit (TAK).

The Authority is looking to place a contract to renew its in-service Software Development Service. The chosen service provider will continue to develop, train, and support bespoke Tactical Assault Kit (TAK) Plugin capabilities, as well as other software products and applications related to and enhancing the user's situational awareness whilst on operations. Bespoke TAK Plugin software utilises core TAK software that is developed and maintained by the US DoD. TAK works on UK MOD Data Entry Devices (DEDs) through a variety of communication bearers, such as tactical radios, GSM, Ethernet, and satellites etc.

Additional requirements across SPTC may be added through the Contract lifetime.

The Authority will require a security assured service through the provision of all relevant documentation to certify compliance with applicable regulations and the identification of risks relevant to the intended environment.

The software will be required to handle SECRET data with full security accreditation. Due to the security classification of this project, the supplier will require Facility Security Clearance by Contract Award. Due to the Security Classification of the project, with UK personnel will require that have a minimum of SC clearances for delivery of the project, this will be required by contract award. Due to Security reasons we can only accept UK-registered companies.

This service is to be maintained for an initial period of 36 Months, with the inclusion of 4 additional option periods up to the OSD October 2031.

Initial Contract Value is estimated at c. £13 million, with (included without commitment) up to a further c. £23 million in Options. Further, the Authority anticipates that there will be reviews throughout the life of the Contract, and therefore includes a potential maximum value of £80 million (including the initial contract value and Options) to account for this, with any proportion of this value to be contracted for throughout the life of the Contract, subject to the availability and approval of funding and at the Authority's discretion.