What is a Defcon UK MoD?
The UK MoD has issued Defcons 800-804 in respect of contracts and sub-contracts that are a qualifying defence contract (QDC) or a qualifying Sub-contract (QSC) under the DRA….UK MoD Terms & Contract Conditions- Key Areas of Contract.
| Defcon | Defcon Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
| DEFCON 501 | Definitions And Interpretations | Definitions |
What does Defcon 705 mean?
Under the terms of DEFCON 705 any intellectual property generated under the contract belongs to the contractor. In return, the funding Authority obtains a set of rights to use the delivered technical information and associated intellectual property for specified purposes.
What are MoD DEFCONs?
DEFCONs or ‘Defence Conditions’ refer to the standard conditions of contract applied to Ministry of Defence (MoD) invitations to tender and purchase contracts.
What does DEFCON 703 mean?
Under DEFCON 703, all foreground IPR is owned by MOD, including rights in information and copyright in documents. The Contractor is required to identify any material in those documents which is subject to third party confidentiality obligations.
What is commercial exploitation Levy?
The Ministry of Defence (MOD) defines the commercial exploitation levy as a form of royalty for any commercial sales of a design, use of special tooling or the granting of licences where the MOD has contributed to research and development costs.
What is the highest DEFCON?
Level 2
The highest confirmed DEFCON ever was Level 2 declared during the Cuban Missile Crisis, a pivotal moment in the Cold War. The United States and the Soviet Union stood closer to Armageddon than at any other moment in history. (DEFCON 2 was also declared in 1991, the opening phase of Operation Desert Storm).
Is mod public sector?
As a public sector organisation, we procure in a different way to industry with competition as the default position, we set objective tender selection criteria, and we are fair and transparent and will be held accountable for procurement decisions in a way the private sector is not.
Where can I find MOD contracts?
The Official Source of MOD Contract Opportunities Welcome to the Defence Sourcing Portal (DSP), the e-sourcing platform and one-stop-shop for contract opportunities, tendering and information on doing business with the Ministry of Defence.
What is government furnished equipment?
Government furnished equipment or “GFE” consists of equipment, special tooling, or special test equipment that is provided to a contractor for use on a Government contract (reference Federal Acquisition Regulations, Part 45).
How many MoD sites are there in the UK?
The MoD owns around 1,000 sites in total, 91 of which will be sold off. Eight of the sites to be sold are in Scotland, including Fort George, an 18th-century fort which currently accommodates soldiers from the Black Watch.