Planning

UK1 - Pipeline Notice

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Planning

22 May 2025 at 12:50

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, a central government authority in the United Kingdom, is planning a procurement process titled "UK1 - Pipeline Notice". This involves the purchase and support contract for the SAAB Tactical Evaluation System, tailored for selected MOD sites. The industry category is primarily services related to training and simulation in military electronic systems, applicable throughout the UK. As of now, the process is in the planning stage, with key dates indicating future activities. The contract, valued at up to £7.8 million GBP, is set to commence on 30th June 2025, with completion anticipated by 31st March 2030. This is a critical development within the defence and security regime, expected to proceed through standard tendering methods.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses experienced in military electronic systems and simulation services. Companies with robust capabilities in delivering advanced training and simulation solutions are well-suited to compete for this contract. Given its substantial value and strategic relevance, businesses that align with defence sector requirements and have the capacity to manage a long-term support contract will find this an optimal venture for expansion and growth within the governmental procurement landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UK1 - Pipeline Notice

Notice Description

Purchase and support contract for SAAB Tactical Evaluation System for selected MOD sites

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051dd7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024874-2025
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

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80660000 - Training and simulation in military electronic systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
22 May 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Jun 2025 - 31 Mar 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2HB
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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