Within the FOM the Morpheus SI will interact with the authority and several MSPs in a multivendor environment. The Morpheus SI will manage the system on behalf of the authority but be dependent upon the MSPs for the provision of system components, with the authority providing overarching strategic direction and governance to system development.

The anticipated role of the SI is split across 7 workstreams as follows:

1) The OSM workstream maintains a reliable and secure system to the end user, in accordance with agreed service levels and requirements. The Morpheus SI is anticipated to conduct the following activities as part of the OSM workstream:

(a) support the authority in the development and implementation of an end-to-end OSM function;

(b) establish and man a customer service desk to provide the primary point of contact between the service provider and the users;

(c) establish and manage an OSM hosting environment;

(d) manage incidents and problems reported by system users;

(e) monitor and manage hardware, software and platform obsolescence;

(f) ensure that services are restored to defined service levels when incidents arise;

(g) ensure that services providing capability meet the availability needs of the users;

(h) conduct stress testing, fault finding and other similar activities on the equipment;

(i) manage and maintain records of components used in the delivery of the end-to-end services, ensuring dependencies are managed;

(j) manage the service capacity of the system;

(k) coordinate and assist in the resolution of issues across the supply chain;

(l) manage, sequence, monitor and where required, conduct regression of changes to all configuration items across the system;

(m) plan, schedule and control the build, test and deployment of releases (including patch management), whilst protecting the integrity of existing services;

(n) configure and manage the system baseline reference material;

(o) monitor and propose changes to Morpheus through Defence cyber operational planning; and

(p) conduct proactive and reactive cyber management (e.g. vulnerability management, threat hunting, security event and incident management, rule set log management).

2) The Evolutionary Capability Development (ECD) workstream addresses the need to adapt and evolve the system in line with:

— obsolescence,

— capability roadmaps,

— lessons learnt from operational use,

— technology development; and

— changes to policy, strategy and direction.

The Morpheus SI is anticipated to conduct the following activities as part of the ECD workstream:

(a) create, maintain, manage and operate the sandbox environment;

(b) maintain the system performance model, simulate user and system loads against varying system configurations to demonstrate the technical viability, scalability and resilience of a design;

(c) scoping, definition, management and assurance of changes to the system, ensuring that where services interface with other domains (e.g. Networks, Land) that the relevant boundaries, assumptions and responsibilities are agreed and assured;

(d) conduct high level solution design allocating system requirements to appropriate sub-systems and define a set of derived, measurable sub-system requirements which specify the function, performance and constraints of sub systems required to realise the system requirements. Define the function and performance characteristics and constraints of both system and sub-system components to inform the assessment and selection of product options;

(e) detail the system’s logical design to meet the system functional requirements and non-functional requirements. Conduct system and testing verification to demonstrate that the proposed change will address the user requirements prior to recommending endorsement;

(f) assure that the integration of the MSP or OEM delivered sub-systems/components has resulted in an operational system which achieves the desired measures of performance that fulfil its specified requirements and characteristics;

(g) assess and endorse the solution against the system and sub-system requirements, assuring the system meets relevant standards and will perform in a safe, secure and environmentally appropriate manner; and

(h) determine whether the system and sub-systems are accepted for fielding. Inform decisions to release system updates into service and support formal user acceptance and verify that the system operates at a deployed scale by supporting testing and trialing activities.

3) The Enduring Engineering Management (EEM) workstream provides technical authority and coordinates technical governance of the system. The Morpheus SI is anticipated to conduct the following activities as part of the EEM workstream:

(a) conduct system architecture management, define, develop and maintain the architecture and objectively measure it’s progress against the Morpheus target system architecture;

(b) innovation conduit for other industry inputs within the Morpheus enterprise and identify, evaluate and prioritise new technologies to allow LE TacCIS to fully exploit the system capabilities;

(c) manage system compliance with the security management framework as well as identifying non-compliance and providing recommendations for resolution;

(d) coordinate and manage security documentation for system accreditation and create, coordinate and manage security risks for the system;

(e) generate, manage and review safety and environmental artefacts, provide safety and environmental assurance, plan and implement safety and environmental management ensuring compliance with MOD, ISS and BATCIS Policy; and

(f) assist in the creation and management of information artefacts that are required to support the development, operation and maintenance of the Morpheus system.

4) The EPM workstream provides oversight of the programme with respect to performance, cost and time, coordinating project delivery against the programme objectives. The Morpheus SI is anticipated to conduct the following activities as part of the EPM workstream:

(a) manage and maintain relationships within the stakeholder community, including supporting the authority at stakeholder engagement events;

(b) undertake project controls including scheduling, planning, risk, assumptions, issues, dependencies and opportunities in line with Morpheus processes and provide management information;

(c) manage the quality of MORPHEUS deliverables through quality assurance and control via a quality management system; plan, implement and continuously improve activities;

(d) manage import and export constraints on the Morpheus System and its components;

(e) manage software licences across the Morpheus supply chain; and

(f) deliver technical and administrative activities concerned with the creation, maintenance and controlled change of configuration items throughout the life of a product.

5) The training development and delivery workstream defines, designs, manages and delivers conversion, uplift and steady state training related to the system. The Morpheus SI is anticipated to conduct the following activities as part of the training development and delivery workstream:

(a) manage the Joint programme organisation (JPO)/BATCIS areas of training responsibility;

(b) undertake Defence systems approach to training (DSAT) compliant Training needs analysis (TNA) Stage 1 (Scoping exercises) for new/updated Morpheus capabilities. Integrate new/updated Morpheus capability TNA Stage 2 into the consolidated Morpheus TNA;

(c) collate and develop information to design both Morpheus training courses and Morpheus training courseware;

(d) deliver tri-service uplift/conversion training for Morpheus; and

(e) support the assurance of Morpheus uplift/conversion training.

6) The PI&F workstream integrates and installs the system into the platform fleet and then fields this fleet to deliver the capability to the end user. The Morpheus SI is anticipated to conduct the following activities as part of the PI&F workstream:

(a) develop a high-level design describing what and how systems will be integrated onto specific platforms addressing the platform integration requirements;

(b) conduct technical assurance of in-service platform designs;

(c) installation design verification activities and in-service platform installation design certification; and

(d) support the delivery of a new solution or an uplift to an existing solution (equipment or software) to the user during trials and fielding.

7) The transition and mobilisation workstream manages the on-boarding and off-boarding of organisations throughout the lifetime of the system. The Morpheus SI is anticipated to conduct the following activities as part of the transition and mobilisation workstream:

(a) onboard into the JPO and align with the operating structures, principles, procedures and input into the selection of common tools and artefacts;

(b) plan exit to ensure the smooth off-boarding of service providers and effective handover to a new service provider if required or implement planned service closure; and

(c) conduct the transition from the incumbent to a new service provider. This includes the transitions of the Morpheus managed service providers and their respective supply chains.

Option 1: contract extension (2 years) – this option is to extend the service provision and delivery of the contract for 2 years after the initial 6-year term. Estimated value between 70 000 000 GBP-102 000 000 GBP;

Option 2: contract extension (2 years) – this option is to further extend the service provision and delivery of the contract for an additional 2 years after the first 2-year extension. Estimated value between 71 000 000 GBP-105 000 000 GBP;

Option 3a: provision of the Morpheus JPO facility and IT infrastructure – this option provides the JPO facility, inclusive of the required IT Infrastructure, for the Morpheus sub-programme for the initial term of the contract (6 years). With the inclusion of rights to novate the lease to 3rd parties (either the MOD or a follow-on contractor) and extend it further. Estimated value between 18 000 000 GBP-21 000 000 GBP;

Option 3b: provision of the Morpheus JPO facility and IT infrastructure – this option provides the JPO facility, inclusive of the required IT infrastructure, for the Morpheus sub-programme for the duration of Option 1 to the contract (2 years). With the inclusion of rights to novate the lease to 3rd parties (either the MOD or a follow-on contractor) and extend it further. Estimated value between 4 700 000 GBP-5 300 000 GBP;

Option 3c: provision of the Morpheus JPO facility and IT infrastructure – this option provides the JPO facility, inclusive of the required IT infrastructure, for the Morpheus sub-programme for the duration of Option 2 to the contract (2 years). With the inclusion of rights to novate the lease to 3rd parties (either the MOD or a follow-on contractor) and extend it further. Estimated value between 4 900 000 GBP-5 400 000 GBP;

Option 4a: Cyber information security operations capability (CyISOC) co-location – this option provides a team to support the Morpheus System operational service management (OSM) function at the CyISOC Site for the initial term of the contract (6 years). Estimated value between 1 500 000 GBP-2 200 000 GBP;

Option 4b: CyISOC co-location – this option provides a team to support the Morpheus system Operational service management (OSM) function at the CyISOC site for the duration of Option 1 to the contract (2 years). Estimated value between 1 000 000 GBP-1 400 000 GBP;

Option 4c: CyISOC co-location – this option provides a team to support the Morpheus system Operational service management (OSM) function at the CyISOC site for the duration of Option 2 to the contract (2 years). Estimated value between 1 000 000 GBP-1 500 000 GBP;

Option 5a: Contractors on deployed operations (CONDO) – this option provides CONDO support in the future if the Morpheus system requires support or to support integration overseas for the initial term of the contract (years 4-6). Estimated value between 2 200 000 GBP-3 200 000 GBP;

Option 5b: Contractors on deployed operations (CONDO) – this option provides CONDO support in the future if the Morpheus system requires support or to support integration overseas for the duration of Option 1 to the contract (2 years). Estimated value between 1 500 000 GBP-2 200 000 GBP;

Option 5c: Contractors on deployed operations (CONDO) – this option provides CONDO support in the future if the Morpheus system requires support or to support integration overseas, for the duration of Option 2 to the contract (2 years). Estimated value between 1 600 000 GBP-2 300 000 GBP;

Option 6: Dismounted situational awareness (DSA) system integration – this option provides the services to integrate the future DSA system with Morpheus including any enduring integration and support costs. Estimated value for the integration between 5 000 000 GBP-11 000 000 GBP;

Option 7: Trinity system integration – this option provides the services to integrate the future Trinity solution with Morpheus including any enduring integration and support costs. Estimated value for the integration between 5 000 000 GBP-11 000 000 GBP;

Option 8: training delivery upgrade – this option enhances the training delivery solution for the Morpheus system. This potentially could be a change from classroom-based training to augmented reality. Estimated value for the integration between 11 600 000 GBP-14 500 000 GBP;

Option 9a: Operational service management (OSM) uplift – a periodic, or where necessary continuous, increase of elements of the support services including the helpdesk to either 24/7 or 18/7 support for the initial term of the contract (6 years). Estimated value between 11 300 000 GBP-16 100 000 GBP;

Option 9b: Operational service management (OSM) uplift – a periodic, or where necessary continuous, increase of elements of the support services including the helpdesk to either 24/7 or 18/7 support for the duration of Option 1 to the contract (2 years). Estimated value between 7 300 000 GBP-10 500 000 GBP;

Option 9c: Operational service management (OSM) uplift – a periodic, or where necessary continuous, increase of elements of the support services including the helpdesk to either 24/7 or 18/7 support for the duration of Option 2 to the contract (2 years). Estimated value between 7 500 000 GBP-10 800 000 GBP;

Option 10a: Global operations and security control centre (GOSCC) co-location – this option would be to support the Morpheus System operational service management (OSM) function at the GOSCC Site for the initial term of the contract (6 years). Estimated value between 1 000 000 GBP-1 600 000 GBP;

Option 10b: GOSCC co-location – this option would be to support the Morpheus System operational service management (OSM) function at the GOSCC site for the duration of Option 1 (2 years). Estimated value between 600 000 GBP-1 000 000 GBP;

Option 10c: GOSCC co-location – this option would be to support the Morpheus System operational service management (OSM) function at the GOSCC site for the duration of Option 2 (2 years). Estimated value between 600 000 GBP-1 000 000 GBP;

Option 11: New style of IT deployed (NSoIT(D)) integration – this option provides the services to integrate Morpheus with (NSoIT(D)) including any enduring integration and support costs. Estimated value for the integration between 2 800 000 GBP-10 000 000 GBP;

Option 12a: provision of a test and reference facility and function – this option provides a test and reference facility and function, inclusive of the required Infrastructure, for the Morpheus sub-programme for the initial term of the contract (6 years). With the inclusion of rights to novate the lease to 3rd parties (either the MOD or a follow-on contractor) and extend it further. Estimated value between 14 000 000 GBP-19 000 000 GBP;

Option 12b: provision of a test and reference facility and function – this option provides a test and reference facility and function, inclusive of the required Infrastructure, for the Morpheus sub-programme for the duration of Option 1 to the contract (2 years). With the inclusion of rights to novate the lease to 3rd parties (either the MOD or a follow-on contractor) and extend it further. Estimated value between 7 500 000 GBP-9 500 000 GBP; and

Option 12c: provision of a test and reference facility and function – this option provides a test and reference facility and function, inclusive of the required Infrastructure, for the Morpheus sub-programme for the duration of Option 2 to the contract (2 years). With the inclusion of rights to novate the lease to 3rd parties (either the MOD or a follow-on contractor) and extend it further. Estimated value between 7 500 000 GBP-10 000 000 GBP.

(a) appropriate statements from the economic operator's bankers or where appropriate, evidence of relevant professional risk indemnity insurance;

(b) the presentation of balance-sheets or extracts from the balance-sheets, where publication of the balance-sheet is required under the law of the country in which the economic operator is established;

(c) where appropriate, a statement, covering the 3 previous financial years of the economic operator, of:

(i) the overall turnover of the business of the economic operator; and

(ii) where appropriate, the turnover in respect of the work, works, goods or services which are of a similar type to the subject matter of the contract.

(a) appropriate statements from the economic operator's bankers or where appropriate, evidence of relevant professional risk indemnity insurance;

(b) the presentation of balance-sheets or extracts from the balance-sheets, where publication of the balance-sheet is required under the law of the country in which the economic operator is established;

(c) where appropriate, a statement, covering the 3 previous financial years of the economic operator, of:

(i) the overall turnover of the business of the economic operator; and

(ii) where appropriate, the turnover in respect of the work, works, goods or services which are of a similar type to the subject matter of the contract.

Three (3) years full (not abbreviated) accounts will be required as part of any DPQQ response.

The estimated average annual contract value for supply during the contract term is 39 000 000 GBP (ex VAT) If the estimated annual contract value is greater than 40 % of the supplier's turnover, the authority reserves the right to exclude the supplier from being selected to tender except where the supplier provides, to the satisfaction of the authority, evidence showing it has sufficient economic and financial capability, e.g. such evidence may include:

1) Any additional information proving it has sufficient economic and financial resources to deliver the requirement; and

2) State whether the supplier is willing to provide the authority with an indemnity, guarantee or bank bond.

The authority will also examine the financial health of the immediate and ultimate parent of the potential provider where it is part of a group. When assessing the financial health of an organisation the authority will also take into consideration any auditors opinion, for example qualifications or emphasis of matter statements. The authority's opinion may be validated using credit agencies such as company watch. If examination of the financial information exposes the potential for a potential provider to experience financial difficulty in performing the contract, then the authority will determine the level of risk that it is willing to bear in fulfilling the requirement.

For the purposes of evaluating the financial standing of responses, the authority shall use the following criteria, which will be taken into account as part of the overall score.

Pass: low financial risk to contract performance.

Proceed with caution :passed on the basis that the required guarantees/information will be provided.

Fail: high risk to contract performance.

Should a potential provider be assessed as a fail score or proceed with caution score the authority reserves the right to exclude them from the competition making the potential provider ineligible to receive ITT documentation.

(a) in the case of a supply contract requiring the siting or installation of goods, a services contract or a works contract, the economic operator's technical ability, taking into account in particular that economic operator's skills, efficiency, experience and reliability;

(c) a statement of the principal goods sold or services provided by the supplier or the services provider in the past 5 years, or during a shorter period if necessary, and:

(i) the dates on which the goods were sold or the services provided;

(ii) the consideration received;

(iii) the identity of the person to whom the goods were sold or the service were provided;

(iv) any certificate issued or countersigned by that person confirming the details of the contract for those goods sold or services provided; and

(v) where:

(a) that person was not a contracting authority; and

(b) the certificate referred to in sub-paragraph (c)(iv) is not available, any declaration by the economic operator attesting the details of the goods sold or services provided.

(d) a statement of the technicians or technical services available to the economic operator to:

(i) carry out the work under the contract; or

(ii) be involved in the production of goods or the provision of services under the contract, particularly those responsible for quality control, whether or not they are independent of the economic operator.

(e) a statement of the economic operator's:

(i) technical facilities;

(ii) measures for ensuring quality;

(iii) study and research facilities; and

(iv) internal rules regarding intellectual property.

(g) in the case of works contracts, services contracts or supply contracts also covering siting and installation operations or services, the economic operator's educational and professional qualifications where the economic operator is an individual and:

(i) if any, those of the economic operator's managerial staff; and

(ii) those of one or more persons who would be responsible for providing the services or carrying out the work or works under the contract.

(j) a description of the tools, material, technical equipment, staff numbers, know-how and sources of supply (with an indication of their geographical location when it is outside the territory of the EU) available to the economic operator to perform the contract, cope with any additional needs required by the contracting authority as a result of a crisis or carry out the maintenance, modernisation or adaptation of the goods covered by the contract;

(m) in the case of contracts involving, entailing or containing classified information, evidence of the ability to process, store and transmit such information at the level of protection required by the contracting authority;

(n) a certificate:

(i) attesting conformity to quality management systems standards based on the relevant European standard; and

(ii) from an independent accredited body established in any member State conforming to the European standards concerning accreditation and certification.

(o) any other evidence of conformity to quality management systems standards which are equivalent to the standards referred to in sub-paragraph (n)(i).

The main contractor will be required to provide evidence of its ability to process, store and transmit classified information at secret by describing the required Facility Security Clearance (FSC) granted by its National or designated security authority.

The main contractor will be required to provide evidence of its sub-contractor's ability to process, store and transmit classified information at Secret by describing the required Facility Security Clearance (FSC) granted by its National or designated security authority.