Hector ii UK2
Ministry of Defence · Central government
In brief
Ministry of Defence has announced plans to buy IT and software and research work. This is an early notice: there is nothing to bid on yet, but it tells you a tender may follow.
The estimated value is £50,000,000 excluding VAT.
The contract runs for 5 years, up to 8 years with extensions, starting 1 April 2027.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.
Can I win this?
Competition
Usually low: a median of 2 bids per contract for this buyer (from 88 awards in the last 12 months).
What the notice says
How to bid
- Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
- Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
- Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
Timeline
- Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 060940-2025
About the buyer
Procurements
604Awards
340Suppliers it has used most for IT and software
- PA Consulting Services Ltd3 contracts
- Pricewaterhousecoopers LLP3 contracts
- British Telecommunications plc2 contracts
- Capgemini UK Plc2 contracts
- Carbon60 Limited2 contracts
Similar open tenders
All open IT and software tenders- £82kestimated
- £4.5mframework ceiling
- Value not stated
- £2.8mestimated
- £29.9mestimated
From notice 060940-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 30 September 2025. We last checked for changes on 27 September 2026.