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715990490-FRF-01676 Project McBride OCD2

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ocds-h6vhtk-0791baInternational

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Project McBride OCD2 is a Ministry of Defence contract awarded to Atos IT Services UK Limited for the development of a firm base analytical and fusion system designed to facilitate critical intelligence data flows. The project focuses on integrating data feeds between deployed OpCIS and Project ZODIAC, while establishing a strategic connection to the US Army Intelligence Data Platform and enabling the integration of Allied data into UK Defence systems at the operational level. The primary objective is to provide the necessary support to successfully deploy MCBRIDE during the Polish Dragoon phase of Exercise Steadfast Defender 27 in 2027 to prove the OCD concept. The contract is valued at 3,590,000 pounds excluding VAT, with an initial performance period running from October 30, 2026, to June 30, 2027, and a potential extension through June 2028. This direct award, identified by solicitation number ocds-h6vhtk-0791ba, ensures the technical infrastructure and connectivity required for high-level intelligence fusion and international interoperability are in place for upcoming strategic military exercises.

General Info

Agency

Ministry of Defence

Contract Value

$0

NAICS

N/A

Place of Performance

GBR

Set-Aside

NONE

Awardee

Atos IT Services UK

Documents

1

Ministry of Defence - Project McBride OCD2 Award

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PhaseAwarded

PostedOct 27

Award Notice

AwardedOct 29

Contract was awarded

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AgencyMinistry of Defence

Contacts1 person available

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Organization / AgencyMinistry of Defence

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Contacts

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OCD2 will seek to further the development of firm base analytical and fusion system, as well as provide the right connections to allow for data flow to the deployed system. The OCD2 feeds intelligence data to deployed OpCIS as well draw a feed from Pj ZODIAC through appropriate means. OCD2 will also require delivery of a connection to a strategic US intelligence feed, from US Army’s Army Intelligence Data Platform (AIDP), and enable supporting Allied data to be drawn into UK Defence systems, at the operational level. OCD2 seeks to secure necessary and proportionate support to enable successful deployment of MCBRIDE onto Ex Steadfast Defender 27, Ex Polish Dragoon phase, in 2027. This will prove the OCD concept.

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