Pinzgauer - PINZ2 (December 2006)
Persides continues to lead the Pinz2 vehicle development programme which will deliver a totally updated platform by the end of 2007. This programme provides a good link into the Land121 project that Persides led earlier this year and brings new skills i.e. automotive engineering to the business.
Persides continues to lead the Pinz2 vehicle development programme which will deliver a totally updated platform by the end of 2007. This programme provides a good link into the Land121 project that Persides led earlier this year and brings new skills i.e. automotive engineering to the business.
Raytheon - ASTOR Availability Study (November 2006)
Persides has a contract to provide support to assist RSL ASTOR Whole Life Support (WLS) in the generation of a proposal for a study to investigate the feasibility of moving from the current contractual arrangements to an Availability-based contract. Activities to be undertaken under this work package comprise: • Gain understanding and expectations of ECR from both ASTOR DPA IPT and RSL • Identify CLS data currently available / not available to support study • Generate work package descriptions for study • Generate fully resourced schedule to support proposal generation
Persides has a contract to provide support to assist RSL ASTOR Whole Life Support (WLS) in the generation of a proposal for a study to investigate the feasibility of moving from the current contractual arrangements to an Availability-based contract. Activities to be undertaken under this work package comprise: • Gain understanding and expectations of ECR from both ASTOR DPA IPT and RSL • Identify CLS data currently available / not available to support study • Generate work package descriptions for study • Generate fully resourced schedule to support proposal generation
Raytheon - ARRC Programme (November 2006)
Raytheon Systems Limited (RSL) is a key member of a team led by Thales UK that is undertaking the Assessment Phase of the UK MoD's Allied Rapid Reaction Corps Command (ARRC) and Control Information System (C2IS) programme. RSL is utilising its unmatched combination of capabilities in system architecture design and advanced system software development such as is being currently demonstrated on the JETTS programme. RSL also has access to Raytheon's U.S.-based capabilities that have already delivered highly capable HQ solutions such as the Coalition Deployed HQ (CDHQ) now operational in Iraq. ARRC C2IS will bring substantial benefits in the form of integrated command and control tools for NATO's High Readiness Force (Land) HQ and these will increase the command's operational tempo whilst lowering the overall cost to support and sustain the information system. ARRC C2IS goals include ensuring that the system is easier to use than current C2IS; that the new system provides benefits to t he user from the start; that the system provides information that users can't get from other sources; and that the system must meet the operational needs. The ARRC C2IS team is based in Wells, Somerset , and has established a demonstration laboratory at Rheindahlen in Germany . It is also building a technical demonstrator as a risk reduction exercise to prove the system architecture. Persides has won a contract with Raytheon to support the ARRC C2IS programme. Persides are providing an ILS Engineer to work within the ARRC C2IS programme team.
Raytheon Systems Limited (RSL) is a key member of a team led by Thales UK that is undertaking the Assessment Phase of the UK MoD's Allied Rapid Reaction Corps Command (ARRC) and Control Information System (C2IS) programme. RSL is utilising its unmatched combination of capabilities in system architecture design and advanced system software development such as is being currently demonstrated on the JETTS programme. RSL also has access to Raytheon's U.S.-based capabilities that have already delivered highly capable HQ solutions such as the Coalition Deployed HQ (CDHQ) now operational in Iraq. ARRC C2IS will bring substantial benefits in the form of integrated command and control tools for NATO's High Readiness Force (Land) HQ and these will increase the command's operational tempo whilst lowering the overall cost to support and sustain the information system. ARRC C2IS goals include ensuring that the system is easier to use than current C2IS; that the new system provides benefits to t he user from the start; that the system provides information that users can't get from other sources; and that the system must meet the operational needs. The ARRC C2IS team is based in Wells, Somerset , and has established a demonstration laboratory at Rheindahlen in Germany . It is also building a technical demonstrator as a risk reduction exercise to prove the system architecture. Persides has won a contract with Raytheon to support the ARRC C2IS programme. Persides are providing an ILS Engineer to work within the ARRC C2IS programme team.
ABRO - MFV2 PTR (November 2006)
ABRO have given Persides a contract to provide support services for Integrated Logistic Support for the Major Foam Vehicle 2 (MFV2) Power Train Replacement (PTR). Persides are producing and delivering the ILS element of the proposal for the MFV2 PTR in accordance with the ITT
ABRO have given Persides a contract to provide support services for Integrated Logistic Support for the Major Foam Vehicle 2 (MFV2) Power Train Replacement (PTR). Persides are producing and delivering the ILS element of the proposal for the MFV2 PTR in accordance with the ITT
FRES - VEGA (October 2006)
Persides was contracted by VEGA Group to produce Boeing FRES (Future Raid Effect Systems) Through Life Management Plan and the Defence Logistics Stakeholders and Influencers Map. Further to this initial activity Persides then undertook a series ofSupportability work packages on BOEING’s behalf including a Review and gap analysis of the FRES Systems Requirements Document (SRD) and the production of a supportability methodology paper. A Persides team is working to define the Methodology for the tasks that need to be undertaken during the assessment phase to define the supportability offering.
Persides was contracted by VEGA Group to produce Boeing FRES (Future Raid Effect Systems) Through Life Management Plan and the Defence Logistics Stakeholders and Influencers Map. Further to this initial activity Persides then undertook a series ofSupportability work packages on BOEING’s behalf including a Review and gap analysis of the FRES Systems Requirements Document (SRD) and the production of a supportability methodology paper. A Persides team is working to define the Methodology for the tasks that need to be undertaken during the assessment phase to define the supportability offering.
BEST - Belgium Soldier Technology Programme (October 2006)
Persides provided support on behalf of Thales on the Belgian Soldier programme known as BEST. The Belgian MoD are currently assessing a number of possible solutions for their soldier programmes including a ‘FIST Type’ solution.
Persides provided support on behalf of Thales on the Belgian Soldier programme known as BEST. The Belgian MoD are currently assessing a number of possible solutions for their soldier programmes including a ‘FIST Type’ solution.
Thales Optronics - Watchkeeper (October 2006)
Thales UK has been selected as the Prime Contractor for the UK MoD’s Watchkeeper Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) programme. Watchkeeper will provide the UK armed forces with an essential Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition & Reconnaissance (ISTAR) capability based on a tactical UAV system and will be a key component of the UK’s drive for Network Enabled Capability (NEC). Persides has won a contract with Thales to carry out the following ILS tasks: - LSA Task - Non Economic Level of Repair Analysis (LORA) - Draft Obsolescence Management Plan - Draft Software Support Plan
Thales UK has been selected as the Prime Contractor for the UK MoD’s Watchkeeper Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) programme. Watchkeeper will provide the UK armed forces with an essential Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition & Reconnaissance (ISTAR) capability based on a tactical UAV system and will be a key component of the UK’s drive for Network Enabled Capability (NEC). Persides has won a contract with Thales to carry out the following ILS tasks: - LSA Task - Non Economic Level of Repair Analysis (LORA) - Draft Obsolescence Management Plan - Draft Software Support Plan
Roke Manor Research (October 2006)
Persides have a contract with Roke to provide the Remote Sensors package of the Network Enabled Capability for Close Combat (NEC4CC) study. This study is a research phase which is intended to inform the later stages of FIST. Persides are part of the Team Reach consortium which bid for this work
Persides have a contract with Roke to provide the Remote Sensors package of the Network Enabled Capability for Close Combat (NEC4CC) study. This study is a research phase which is intended to inform the later stages of FIST. Persides are part of the Team Reach consortium which bid for this work
Thales Optronics - MASC (October 2006)
The Maritime Airborne Surveillance and Control (MASC) programme is aimed at providing the UK’s future aircraft carrier (CVF) with an organic maritime surveillance asset. Thales have been involved in the former Sea King Mk.II and the current Sea King Mk.VII helicopter solutions for the current requirement, and is bidding into MASC based on its extensive experience in maritime surveillance, focusing on UAV solutions. The programme is currently in the Assessment Phase (AP) which will run until Main Gate in Dec 09. The AP is divided into, AP 1 runs until Jul 07 and AP2 runs up to Main Gate. AP 1 consists of a number of studies covering the provision of airborne surveillance and control through existing assets, enhanced existing assets and new assets. Thales seeks Integrated Logistic Support (ILS) expertise to provide the supportability assessments for some of these studies. Persides has a contract to provide ILS expertise to support Thales in the delivery of the ILS aspects of th e MASC Studies at Thales Crawley.
The Maritime Airborne Surveillance and Control (MASC) programme is aimed at providing the UK’s future aircraft carrier (CVF) with an organic maritime surveillance asset. Thales have been involved in the former Sea King Mk.II and the current Sea King Mk.VII helicopter solutions for the current requirement, and is bidding into MASC based on its extensive experience in maritime surveillance, focusing on UAV solutions. The programme is currently in the Assessment Phase (AP) which will run until Main Gate in Dec 09. The AP is divided into, AP 1 runs until Jul 07 and AP2 runs up to Main Gate. AP 1 consists of a number of studies covering the provision of airborne surveillance and control through existing assets, enhanced existing assets and new assets. Thales seeks Integrated Logistic Support (ILS) expertise to provide the supportability assessments for some of these studies. Persides has a contract to provide ILS expertise to support Thales in the delivery of the ILS aspects of th e MASC Studies at Thales Crawley.
Pinzgauer - Land 121 (September 2006)
Land 121 is a major military vehicle procurement programme for the Australian DoD and Persides supported Pinzgauer in their attempt to secure the Light/Lightweight category comprising over 900 vehicles plus 30 years support. Land 121 was a major activity for Persides and included, over a six month period, overall bid management (provided by Mark Cook, Managing Director of Persides) and delivery of the support solution for both the Light/Lightweight offering and the Medium/Heavy solution being prepared by Pinzgauer’s owners in the USA – our first contract from the USA! This work was led by Graham Tanner supported by John Scire & Peter Dyson. Persides also managed the integration of second tier subcontractors including Vega, TMS and Sula Systems into the bid. The Australian DoD will evaluate the various bids and award a contract in 2008. Persides have been asked to provide on-going support to Pinzgauer. Additionally we have been asked to lead the next generation vehi cle development programme “Pinz2” and to determine the support solution.
Land 121 is a major military vehicle procurement programme for the Australian DoD and Persides supported Pinzgauer in their attempt to secure the Light/Lightweight category comprising over 900 vehicles plus 30 years support. Land 121 was a major activity for Persides and included, over a six month period, overall bid management (provided by Mark Cook, Managing Director of Persides) and delivery of the support solution for both the Light/Lightweight offering and the Medium/Heavy solution being prepared by Pinzgauer’s owners in the USA – our first contract from the USA! This work was led by Graham Tanner supported by John Scire & Peter Dyson. Persides also managed the integration of second tier subcontractors including Vega, TMS and Sula Systems into the bid. The Australian DoD will evaluate the various bids and award a contract in 2008. Persides have been asked to provide on-going support to Pinzgauer. Additionally we have been asked to lead the next generation vehi cle development programme “Pinz2” and to determine the support solution.
Persides provides ILS Management support to ABSL (August 2006)
ABSL Power Solutions Ltd has been selected by the UK MOD DPA Dismounted Close Combat IPT to conduct the Technology Development Program (TDP) for the Portable Power System (PPS). The TDP is a three year programme that has three separate strands of work, Strands A1, A2 and B. Strands A1 and A2 shall lead to a demonstration of high and low power solutions to TRL7, and Strand B to identifying candidate technologies for meeting specified power levels to TRL3. The program includes ILS activities across all three strands. Persides has a contract from ABSL to provide ILS management capability for the first year of the TDP program
ABSL Power Solutions Ltd has been selected by the UK MOD DPA Dismounted Close Combat IPT to conduct the Technology Development Program (TDP) for the Portable Power System (PPS). The TDP is a three year programme that has three separate strands of work, Strands A1, A2 and B. Strands A1 and A2 shall lead to a demonstration of high and low power solutions to TRL7, and Strand B to identifying candidate technologies for meeting specified power levels to TRL3. The program includes ILS activities across all three strands. Persides has a contract from ABSL to provide ILS management capability for the first year of the TDP program
Persides receives commendation from Raytheon's ASTOR WLS IPT Lead (July 2006)
The Maritime Airborne Surveillance and Control (MASC) programme is aimed at providing the UK’s future aircraft carrier (CVF) with an organic maritime surveillance asset. Thales have been involved in the former Sea King Mk.II and the current Sea King Mk.VII helicopter solutions for the current requirement, and is bidding into MASC based on its extensive experience in maritime surveillance, focusing on UAV solutions. The programme is currently in the Assessment Phase (AP) which will run until Main Gate in Dec 09. The AP is divided into, AP 1 runs until Jul 07 and AP2 runs up to Main Gate. AP 1 consists of a number of studies covering the provision of airborne surveillance and control through existing assets, enhanced existing assets and new assets. Thales seeks Integrated Logistic Support (ILS) expertise to provide the supportability assessments for some of these studies. Persides has a contract to provide ILS expertise to support Thales in the delivery of the ILS aspects of th e MASC Studies at Thales Crawley.
The Maritime Airborne Surveillance and Control (MASC) programme is aimed at providing the UK’s future aircraft carrier (CVF) with an organic maritime surveillance asset. Thales have been involved in the former Sea King Mk.II and the current Sea King Mk.VII helicopter solutions for the current requirement, and is bidding into MASC based on its extensive experience in maritime surveillance, focusing on UAV solutions. The programme is currently in the Assessment Phase (AP) which will run until Main Gate in Dec 09. The AP is divided into, AP 1 runs until Jul 07 and AP2 runs up to Main Gate. AP 1 consists of a number of studies covering the provision of airborne surveillance and control through existing assets, enhanced existing assets and new assets. Thales seeks Integrated Logistic Support (ILS) expertise to provide the supportability assessments for some of these studies. Persides has a contract to provide ILS expertise to support Thales in the delivery of the ILS aspects of th e MASC Studies at Thales Crawley.
PECOC contract with the MOD (June 2006)
Persides has just received its first contract from the MOD. The contract is to carry out the PECOC (Personal Equipment and Common Operational Clothing) ILS (Integrated Logistic Support) activities to support the initial gate submission.
Persides has just received its first contract from the MOD. The contract is to carry out the PECOC (Personal Equipment and Common Operational Clothing) ILS (Integrated Logistic Support) activities to support the initial gate submission.
Persides is awarded a Special Commendation Award (April 2006)
Raytheon Systems Ltd awarded Persides a Special Commendation Award at the Supplier Conference held in Glenrothes in Fife. Persides was awarded the Special Commendation based on outstanding commitment to the Raytheon Systems JETTS programme. Jamie Lake the JETTS Programme Manager said “Richard Naden a Director of Persides is currently contracted by Raytheon as the Deputy/Engineering Manager on JETTS. His commitment has been above and beyond any commitment I have ever received from a supplier. Richard’s commitment has been on par with only a few people I have ever worked with. He works long hours on a regular basis, travels back and forth to NISSC (Northern Ireland Systems & Software Centre) on a weekly basis and travels around the UK and to the US on business trips. Richard has taken ownership in delivering this system as if he was a Raytheon employee. Richard has become my strongest member of the leadership team in advising other members on how to execute against Ra ytheon process and he has built a solid teaming relationship with my customer base allowing me to let him deal on behalf of Raytheon in customer meetings. His overall commitment and drive to success in getting Raytheon and the team to succeed is above and beyond anything I have seen anyone sub-contractor do.” The JETTS Subcontractor Manager said “Persides commitment, drive and understanding of this complex programme has made all of our jobs easier, I just wish all suppliers were like Persides.”
Raytheon Systems Ltd awarded Persides a Special Commendation Award at the Supplier Conference held in Glenrothes in Fife. Persides was awarded the Special Commendation based on outstanding commitment to the Raytheon Systems JETTS programme. Jamie Lake the JETTS Programme Manager said “Richard Naden a Director of Persides is currently contracted by Raytheon as the Deputy/Engineering Manager on JETTS. His commitment has been above and beyond any commitment I have ever received from a supplier. Richard’s commitment has been on par with only a few people I have ever worked with. He works long hours on a regular basis, travels back and forth to NISSC (Northern Ireland Systems & Software Centre) on a weekly basis and travels around the UK and to the US on business trips. Richard has taken ownership in delivering this system as if he was a Raytheon employee. Richard has become my strongest member of the leadership team in advising other members on how to execute against Ra ytheon process and he has built a solid teaming relationship with my customer base allowing me to let him deal on behalf of Raytheon in customer meetings. His overall commitment and drive to success in getting Raytheon and the team to succeed is above and beyond anything I have seen anyone sub-contractor do.” The JETTS Subcontractor Manager said “Persides commitment, drive and understanding of this complex programme has made all of our jobs easier, I just wish all suppliers were like Persides.”
Persides at AFCEA UK TechWest 2006 Conference & Exhibition (March 2006)
Gary Miller, Supportability Director of Persides was a guest speaker at this event and was speaking at the Conference ‘Key Supportability Characteristics of the UK Future Integrated Soldier Technology(FIST) programme’. The presentation provided a high level overview of the programme with a particular focus on the supportability characteristics. Persides exhibited at this event spotlighting its business areas of supportability, programme/bid management and technology engineering.
Gary Miller, Supportability Director of Persides was a guest speaker at this event and was speaking at the Conference ‘Key Supportability Characteristics of the UK Future Integrated Soldier Technology(FIST) programme’. The presentation provided a high level overview of the programme with a particular focus on the supportability characteristics. Persides exhibited at this event spotlighting its business areas of supportability, programme/bid management and technology engineering.
Harris Systems Ltd award 1 year contract to Persides (January 2006)
With the assistance of Consultancy Solutions Ltd (CSL) Persides has been awarded a 1 year contract to provide hardware, software and systems expertise and oversight of any potential software subcontracts in support of engineering development work by Harris Systems Ltd. A current role being performed by Persides is input to the UK MOD CHIM(P) programme, awarded to Harris Systems Ltd in October 2005. This programme delivers next-generation, multipurpose, reconfigurable cryptographic capability to the UK MOD. Chris Mobley, Technical Director of Persides, is quoted: "The Common-good High-grade Infosec Module (Programmable) is a very important program for the UK and Persides are proud to be a part of the development".
With the assistance of Consultancy Solutions Ltd (CSL) Persides has been awarded a 1 year contract to provide hardware, software and systems expertise and oversight of any potential software subcontracts in support of engineering development work by Harris Systems Ltd. A current role being performed by Persides is input to the UK MOD CHIM(P) programme, awarded to Harris Systems Ltd in October 2005. This programme delivers next-generation, multipurpose, reconfigurable cryptographic capability to the UK MOD. Chris Mobley, Technical Director of Persides, is quoted: "The Common-good High-grade Infosec Module (Programmable) is a very important program for the UK and Persides are proud to be a part of the development".
