Tender

Technical Support Service for Operational Reference & Encyclopaedic Data

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

24 Feb 2026 at 11:44

UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Planning

11 May 2025 at 21:29

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, headquartered at Navy Commercial, NCHQ, Whale Island, Portsmouth, is planning a procurement process titled "Technical Support Service for Operational Reference & Encyclopaedic Data." The procurement aims to provide crucial technical services for Navy Command's frontline operations, encompassing mission-critical data and secure IT infrastructure. This initiative falls under the services industry category and is positioned in Portsmouth, United Kingdom. The procurement is currently at the planning stage, with future notices anticipated by 31st January 2026, and contract execution anticipated from 30th April 2026 to 31st May 2028. The planned budget for this procurement is £4,800,000 gross, making it an above-threshold project intended for an open competitive process.

This forthcoming tender represents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT infrastructure, technical support services, and secure data management. With a projected contract value of £4,800,000, the procurement is designed to continue services currently under an existing contract, potentially favouring medium-to-large enterprises with proven capabilities in handling classified information securely, operating worldwide web services, and supporting military operations. Companies equipped with advanced technological solutions and experience in managing digital product libraries are well-positioned to compete effectively in this tender, which can enhance their portfolio and industry presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Technical Support Service for Operational Reference & Encyclopaedic Data

Notice Description

There is an intention to run a procurement in the future for the provision of a Technical Support Service to: Deliver a technical Service to Navy Command (NC) frontline Ships, Submarines, and Units which involves delivering fully authenticated, validated, and current Mission Critical, Operational Encyclopaedic Reference Data and digital product libraries. Ensure the continuous availability of Mission Critical Reference Data, MCSU DIS. Maintaining effective IT infrastructures for handling classified information securely. This will be a re-procurement to follow on from an existing contract and will potentially be run as an open competition.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05105b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016404-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72415000 - World wide web (www) site operation host services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Feb 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Apr 2026 - 31 May 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Withdrawn
Lots Status
Withdrawn
Awards Status
Cancelled
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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