Planning

Multi-Dimensional Mission Support System (MD MSS)

DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT

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Planning

30 Jun 2025 at 08:39

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process under review is the planned tendering of the "Multi-Dimensional Mission Support System (MD MSS)" for In Service Support, spearheaded by Defence Equipment and Support, a central government public authority based in Bristol, UK. This tender, associated with military defence services, is currently in the planning stage with an anticipated contract period from 1st April 2028 to 31st March 2033. The planned value of the contract is approximately £62,985,087 GBP. Prospective suppliers should note the upcoming future notice date set for 1st October 2026 as a critical milestone in this procurement cycle.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses that specialise in defence-related services, particularly those experienced in delivering large-scale support and maintenance systems. Companies with a strong track record in similar governmental contracts will find this tender particularly suited to their expertise. The opportunity to engage in a long-term contract within the defence sector represents an attractive prospect for capable suppliers looking to expand their portfolio and establish a relationship with a major contract authority like Defence Equipment and Support.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Multi-Dimensional Mission Support System (MD MSS)

Notice Description

Multi-Dimensional Mission Support System (MD MSS) In Service Support

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05558e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035969-2025
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

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

75221000 - Military defence services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£62,985,087 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Oct 20268 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2028 - 31 Mar 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
DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
example.example@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8JH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Further Information

Notice Documents

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