Planning

Royal Navy Catering Management System

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Planning

06 Feb 2026 at 08:50

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, located in Portsmouth, England, is inviting expressions of interest for the development of a "Royal Navy Catering Management System". The procurement process is currently at the planning stage with market engagement activities in progress and a deadline for engagement set for 2nd March 2026. This tender falls under the software package and information systems industry category, specifically targeting areas such as industry-specific software packages and IT services. The project requires a solution to manage various aspects of catering operations for the Royal Navy in the East of England. The procurement process is initiated as a tender and suggests an opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) to participate.

This procurement represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software development and IT consultancy, particularly those experienced in network operating systems and industry-specific applications. The tender's requirements for an intuitive and automated end-to-end solution create an ideal growth platform for businesses capable of delivering innovative software solutions that enhance operational efficiency. SMEs and VCSEs are noted as suitable participants, likely because of their potential for offering competitive and bespoke solutions. Businesses within the United Kingdom, particularly those with expertise in defence sector requirements and software system integration, would find themselves well-suited to compete in this process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Royal Navy Catering Management System

Notice Description

The Royal Navy needs an end-to-end solution to manage catering endurance that covers stores management, galley management, ordering, receiving, nutrition, finances, and best practice; that is intuitive, automated where possible and supports crew members to do their best work, significantly improving the lived experience of catering services and safeguarding public funds.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18031268-1d9c-439c-b672-5fe0eeccebce
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48100000 - Industry specific software package

48214000 - Network operating system software package

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Mar 20263 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
navycomrcl-rfi@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PORTSMOUTH
Postcode
PO2 8BY
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Nelson
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth North

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