Open55 days left · closes 11:59pm, Wednesday 6 January 2027

The Provision of OBSIDIAN Support

Ministry of Defence · Central government

In brief

Ministry of Defence is looking for suppliers for this contract (UK-wide).

The estimated value is £2,375,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 2 years, starting 9 February 2027.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Bids close at 11:59pm, Wednesday 6 January 2027.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by: 11:59pm, Friday 6 November 2026
Bids by: 11:59pm, Wednesday 6 January 2027

How bids are scored

Quality · Price

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

This procurement seeks a 24-month support, maintenance, and training contract for the OBSIDIAN Electronic Surveillance (ES) system, a critical Electromagnetic Spectrum (EMS) exploitation capability used by the Field Army. The contract will run from February 2027 to February 2029. The contractor will provide full in-service support, including routine maintenance, break/fix repairs, and software and firmware updates. The contract also includes annual trainer recertification, user training, secure connectivity support for deployed and home base operations, OEM liaison, engineering assurance, and quarterly performance reporting. Suppliers must ensure full operational availability of OBSIDIAN systems, compliance with MOD safety and environmental standards, and delivery of all training and connectivity requirements.

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

Can you prepare a good bid in 55 days?Leave time for clarification questions and sign-off.
Is a contract of about £2,375,000 a size you can deliver?Buyers often check that your turnover is comfortably larger than the yearly contract value.
Can you deliver in locations across the UK?Check the delivery locations in the tender documents.
Are you registered on the Central Digital Platform?You need to be registered to take part under the Procurement Act 2023.
The buyer says this suits small businesses.A good sign if you are an SME, but check the requirements.

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.
Submit your bid through the buyer's e-tendering portal: contracts.mod.uk.
Send clarification questions before 11:59pm, Friday 6 November 2026.
Make sure your bid arrives before 11:59pm, Wednesday 6 January 2027. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

25 June 2026Pipeline notice · UK1, notice 059802-2026
1 October 2026Pipeline notice · UK1, notice 092966-2026
26 October 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 101176-2026

About the buyer

Ministry of DefenceLast 12 months

Procurements

629

Awards

355

Suppliers it has used most

Akhter Computers Limited4 contracts
Storm Aviation Limited4 contracts
Thales UK4 contracts
BAE Systems Surface Ships Limited3 contracts
Boxxe Limited3 contracts
Burges Salmon LLP3 contracts
Gartner UK Limited3 contracts
King's College London3 contracts

All tenders and awards from Ministry of Defence

From notice 059802-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 25 June 2026, last updated 26 October 2026. We last checked for changes on 26 October 2026.