Technical SME to deliver SAGAT Options

Tender description

Who Speclialist Work With JFC Jt User What Specialists Work On Work with the senior customers (3* Level) to establish a detailed comprehensive set of defined and verified requirements, transfer this into an option paper which is to include costings for the proposed options. This options paper is to include: • Nodal map of the existing network topology, resilience, security and accreditation risks. • Develop Operating Model and Establish Governance Levels. • Cost early phases and whole life. • Establish a “route to market” through commercial. • Selection of the appropriate technology, methodology to meet the required capability. Where the Work Takes Place Based in MoD Corsham with occasional travel to various Classified sites Early Market Engagement Working Arrangements 5 days a week (37 hours per week). If 'OFF-SITE' working is required expenses will require to be agreed with Line management and up to a limit of £5k for the term of the contract. All resources will be provided, access to the organisation's IT system and no utilisaton of personal or company laptops will be permitted. Work Location Based in MoD Corsham with occasional travel to various Classified sites Security Clearance Individuals will be required to hold a minimum of 'DV' clearance. Additional T&Cs Skills & Experience Ability to work at DV Clearance level and maintain this clearance for the duration of the tasks- 5% 15+ years’ experience of in design and establishment of engineering delivery; organisations across design, development, test and release to service- 5% 15+ years’ mission critical systems engineering experience- 5% Experience of managing and chairing of engineering design reviews (SRRs, PDRs, CDRs, PRRs, etc.)- 5% Extensive expertise in IT Infrastructure and applications design and delivery- 5% Security principles including, encryption and security of networks at IL3 and IL5- 5% Technical management of multiple hardware and software suppliers- 5% Experience in the release of Bills of Materials (BOMs), hardware drawings and designs- 5% Continuous Delivery Models (e.g. DevOps)- 5% Nice to Haves Tactical communication network technologies- 5% Understanding of the Defence Operating Model, and ISS’ role within the Front Line Command deployed operating model- 5% Transition and convergence of multiple systems- 5% Exemplary communications skills both written and oral- 5% Meet the demanding time lines associated with a 3* briefing cycle- 5% Strong technical understanding of the current and future Information Systems and Services (ISS) infrastructure across multiple services and their interaction with Other Government Departments (OGDs)- 5% A comprehensive understanding of business continuity and critical infrastructure requirements- 5% A detailed understanding of commercial models for service provision and restoration of critical services- 5% Understanding of ISS processes and directives- 5% Able to demonstrate financial planning and validation of costs for selected options- 5% Must be able to work on client site using client information systems- 5% No. of Specialists to Evaluate 10 Cultural Fit Criteria 15+ years’ experience in providing engineering leadership of multi-disciplinary teams within Defence and Other Government Departments Ability to handle a complex delivery landscape - multiple suppliers, multiple stakeholders Excellent interpersonal, presentation and communication skills Transparent and collaborative when making decisions Have a flexible approach Ability to integrate and work as part of a team Proactive rather than reactive Assessment Method Evaluation Weighting Technical competence 65% Cultural fit 5% Price 30% Questions from Suppliers Budget range £1000 ex vat