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Technical Support Services Operational Reference & Encyclopaedic Data-UK1
Ministry of Defence · Central government
In brief
Ministry of Defence has announced plans to buy IT and software 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 £5,550,000 excluding VAT.
The contract runs for 3 years, up to 4 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 157 awards in the last 12 months).
What the notice says
Navy Command (NC) requires the delivery of fully authenticated, validated, and current Mission Critical Operational Encyclopaedic Reference Data and digital product libraries. These data sets are essential for the operation of C4ISR systems across frontline Ships, Submarines, and other Royal Navy Units. To fulfil its mission, Data and Information Support (DIS) requires specialist technical support to deliver the specialist outputs.. This includes provision of expert support in database management, modelling, and a comprehensive understanding of the Royal Navy's operational needs. Such expertise ensures the effective delivery of "Through Life Capability Management" (TLCM) services, encompassing the capture of Fleet information requirements, data management, and system application support.
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
- Pipeline notice · UK1, notice 072759-2026
About the buyer
Ministry of DefenceLast 12 months
Procurements
606Awards
341Suppliers 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
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From notice 072759-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 31 July 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.