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139,200,000

Ministry of Defence

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

28 Nov 2025 at 10:10

Tender Notice
TenderUpdate

28 Nov 2025 at 09:44

Tender Notice
PlanningUpdate

06 Jun 2025 at 14:57

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Planning

06 Jun 2025 at 12:17

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement titled "Support Services for the Type 31 Combat Management System" is managed by Defence Equipment and Support, part of the Ministry of Defence, based in Bristol, UK. This tender falls under the services category, specifically focusing on computer network services. The procurement process is in the tender update stage, and it was last updated on 28th November 2025. The contract is intended for Thales UK Limited and involves the provision of support services for the Thales TACTICOS combat management system used on the Royal Navy Type 31 Frigates, with operations centered at the Portsdown Technology Park Shore Integration Facility. The contract will span eight years, with potential extensions for an additional two years, and is valued at £139,200,000, exclusive of VAT.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in defence technology and computer network services, particularly those with capabilities in software integration, defect rectification, and system maintenance. Companies experienced in working with proprietary combat management systems, like the TACTICOS, could find this contract especially lucrative. Given the contract's length and substantial value, it could offer sustained engagement and potential growth for businesses able to provide the necessary expertise and support required by the Ministry of Defence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

139,200,000

Notice Description

Defence Equipment and Support, part of the Ministry of Defence, intends to award a "Procurement of support services for the Type 31 Combat Management System" contract to Thales UK Limited (Thales) for in-service support to the Thales TACTICOS combat management system installed on five Royal Navy Type 31 Frigates and at the Portsdown Technology Park Shore Integration Facility. TACTICOS is a proprietary combat management system, combining sensor control, picture compilation and weapon control. The contract will ensure system-designer support for future software integration, defect rectification, updates and future hardware changes, maintenance and obsolescence management. The contract will be for eight (8) years, with options to extend for a further two (2) years and have an estimated value of PS139,200,000 exclusive of VAT.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05445a
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077966-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

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

72700000 - Computer network services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£116,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Nov 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
6 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Jun 2027 - 6 Jun 2033 Over 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
Additional Buyers

Defence Equipment and Support

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISOTL
Postcode
Not specified
Postcode Area
Not specified
Country
Not specified
Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Further Information

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