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UK2 - Provision of a Computer Aided Dispatch System for SBA emergency services in Cyprus.
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 £135,000 excluding VAT.
The contract runs for 34 months, up to 58 months with extensions, starting 1 April 2026.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
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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
Cyber & Specialist Operations Command (CSOC) Commercial Branch seeks a single supplier capable of delivering an online Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) solution to integrate all emergency services operating within the Sovereign Base Areas (SBAs) on the island of Cyprus, including fire, police, ambulance, and customs & immigration. The service must be fully operational and effective for use within Cyprus, supporting the unique requirements of the SBAs. The CAD solutions must enable real-time coordination, communication and situational awareness for UK SBA emergency services. It should provide a unified platform for dispatch, tracking and communication across all blue light agencies, including…Read the full description
Cyber & Specialist Operations Command (CSOC) Commercial Branch seeks a single supplier capable of delivering an online Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) solution to integrate all emergency services operating within the Sovereign Base Areas (SBAs) on the island of Cyprus, including fire, police, ambulance, and customs & immigration.
The service must be fully operational and effective for use within Cyprus, supporting the unique requirements of the SBAs.
The CAD solutions must enable real-time coordination, communication and situational awareness for UK SBA emergency services. It should provide a unified platform for dispatch, tracking and communication across all blue light agencies, including SBA Customs & Immigration.
FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS
The supplier must provide a solution that meets the following capabilities:
1. A unified dashboard that enables real-time tracking of internet-connected devices (e.g. smartphones and tablets) across all emergency services. The dashboard must identify which service assets are assigned to.
2. A mobile application compatible with Android and iOS, deployable across staff and mobile resources. The application must support communication, location tracking and operational commands. It should also enable audio communication and integrate with body-camera or video equipment to enhance functionality.
3. instant on-screen features, such as:
- live video streaming from a caller's device without requiring an app download
- location data such as GPS for missing persons
- Secure management of media attachments via SMS
- Real-time text chat with multi-language translation
- Delivery of operational commands through messaging and through audio
- Audio communication alongside body-camera or video support.
4. Simple onboarding and setup, including bulk user creation for all services and integration with Microsoft Azure Active Directory for Single Sign-On (SSO)
5. Training options for key users and administrators, delivered remotely or face-to-face/
6. API integration through RESTful API for data exchange, analytics dashboards, and triggering CAD functionality.
7. Integration with drones and third-party devices, supporting RTMP streaming in up to 4K UHD quality, accessible via the CAD dashboard and mobile app.
8. Support and maintenance, providing at least remote assistance via telephone and email.
NON-FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS
The supplier's solution must provide:
1. Secure cloud storage that will be hosted in the UK, with provision of a minimum capacity of 0.5 TB and three-way replication for data protection.
2. Full compliance with the Ministry of Defence (MOD) security standards and the GDPR.
3. High availability and built-in resilience to ensure continuity of critical operations, prevent data loss, and maintain service through multi-server connectivity.
ADITIONAL DATA & SERVICE LIMITS
The solution must include:
1. Provision for at least 250 high-priority SMS messages per month.
2. Support for one concurrent RTMP video stream per agency at any given time.
3. A minimum of 0.5 TB of secure, replicated cloud storage hosted in UK data centres.
COMPLIANCE
The solution must meet the following information security and data protection standards:
1. Adherence to Ministry of Defence (MOD) information assurance requirements and protective marking policies.
2. Full compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for handling personal and sensitive data.
3. Certification or compliance with ISO 27001, the international standard for Information Security Management, covering data protection and risk management (or a demonstrably equivalent standard).
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 083063-2025
About the buyer
Ministry of DefenceLast 12 months
Procurements
602Awards
339Suppliers it has used most for IT and software
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From notice 083063-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 15 December 2025. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.