Supply, integration and initial support of a GBAD BMC4I capability.

Descriptions

Command, Control, Communication and Computer systems. The requirement is to deliver a Ground Based Air Defence (GBAD) capability along with an initial support solution for up to 5 years. This will include delivery of Battle Management Command, Control, Communications, Computers and Intelligence (BMC4I) functionality, integrated with networked Land-Ceptor Launchers into a primary Fire Control Centre (FCC) which will centrally Command and Control missile engagements within the context of a wider Air Defence Command and Control (C2) Battle Management (ADBM) environment.An alternate FCC with medium mobility and capable of operating independently, will also be required in the event that the primary FCC/Control and Reporting Centre (CRC) are disabled. The BMC4I provider will be responsible for delivering and supporting the alternate FCC including vehicles and mobility requirement.The BMC4I provider will be the key systems integrator of the capability including provision of communications links and integration with existing in-service communications infrastructure, as required whilst conforming to MoD rules on communications infrastructure provision. It is expected that, given the time-frames to Initial Operating Capability (IOC), the BMC4I system will be relatively mature and within the provider's range of existing products. The BMC4I provider will be required to demonstrate the extensibility of the system from the specific operational application here to enabling the development of a contingent BMC4I system with further investment in mobility, communications and hardening. Please see the 'Additional Information' section for further details and the DPQQ access code.All companies that wish to express an interest in this requirement are invited to attend a briefing at Defence Academy, Shrivenham on 16.2.2015 (10:00-12:00). If you wish to attend please send an email to the address provided above by no later than 10:00 Friday 13th February. A maximum of 2 attendees per company please. If you are unable to attend slides can be provided on request.