MORPHEUS will be the main vehicle for the procurement of the UK Armed Forces' tactical communications capability for the next 30 years. Project MORPHEUS will develop and consider options for what will replace the current system. It is looking for input on new technological approaches from anyone involved in areas such as electronics, telecommunications, wireless, IT, networks and security. In this way, the MoD aims to make the best use of current and emerging technology to create a system that can evolve and be managed cost-effectively.
The idea will be drawn together by the MORPHEUS Systems House – a group led by PA Consulting, with QinetiQ, Roke Manor Research and CGI. Rick Mather, project lead for MORPHEUS at QinetiQ, said: "The key here is to examine all the potential options out there to identify the most operationally effective and cost effective solutions.
"We know there are lots of really exciting technology and security SMEs, as well as academics, doing exactly the kind of research and innovation this project needs. We also know a lot of them think that these kinds of contracts always go to the same old defence companies. That's not the case here, we're really open to innovative, and even unusual solutions to ensure that the final options are the best possible."
Companies wishing to register an interest can do so via the MORPHEUS website (link below). Interested parties can also stay up-to-date through the MORPHEUS Twitter (@morpheusind) and the MORPHEUS LinkedIn group.
