Planning

Maritime Trade Information Centre (MTIC) Digital Technical Service

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Planning

11 May 2025 at 21:41

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is in the planning stages of a procurement process for a "Maritime Trade Information Centre (MTIC) Digital Technical Service". This service falls under the services industry category with a focus on world wide web site operation host services (CPV: 72415000). The base location for this procurement is Portsmouth, United Kingdom, but its implementation is global, given its maritime focus. Key dates include a future notice date set for 31st January 2026, with the contract period planned from 31st March 2026 to 31st March 2028. The process is above the threshold in value, and stakeholders are advised to monitor updates as the procurement advances from planning to tender.

This procurement presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in digital technical services, particularly those capable of supporting the operation and strategic development of critical maritime communication systems. Companies that utilise Agile management methodologies and have experience in real-time information services for naval operations will find this contract particularly suited to their expertise. The re-procurement aims to build upon an existing contract, likely offering stability and continuity for businesses engaged in the maritime security sector. Those interested in engaging should prepare for potential future calls for competition under the Crown Commercial Services framework.

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Notice Title

Maritime Trade Information Centre (MTIC) Digital Technical Service

Notice Description

There is an intention to run a procurement in the future for the provision of a Digital Technical Service to: Enable the Operation of the Maritime Trade Information Centre (MTIC) through an enabling and technical support service which focuses on delivery, operation, and capability development, following an Agile management model. Deliver a critical output of a 24/7/365-day service that during a maritime security incident provides real-time information direct from the bridge of a merchant ship to responding naval assets. This will be a re-procurement to follow on from an existing contract and will potentially be run as a call off competition under a Crown Commercial Services framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05105c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020273-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline 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
£8,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
lee.culshaw100@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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