Awarded
Classification and Technical Services for the Royal Navy
Defence Equipment and Support · Central government
In brief
Defence Equipment and Support awarded IT and software work to Lloyd's Register Emea.
It is a framework worth up to £13,333,333 excluding VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.
The contract runs for 42 months, up to 66 months with extensions, starting 1 April 2027.
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What the notice says
This requirement is for classification services and associated technical services for the Royal Navy's fleet of surface vessels. The approximate value of the framework is £16.5M over 5.5 years (if the 2 option years are invoked). This is a closed framework agreement with Lloyds Register EMEA.
Who won
| Winner | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Lloyd's Register Emea | £13,750,000 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Pipeline notice · UK1, notice 069966-2026
- Transparency notice · UK5, notice 079361-2026
About the buyer
Defence Equipment and SupportLast 12 months
Procurements
227Awards
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From notice 069966-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 23 July 2026, last updated 20 August 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.