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Provision of Technical Support Services to LEMS & LDG

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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24 Jul 2025 at 08:28

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, located in Bristol, United Kingdom, has awarded a contract under the title "Provision of Technical Support Services to LEMS & LDG". This falls within the "Repair and maintenance services" category, specifically under defence services. The procurement process is at the award stage, and the delivery location is noted as the United Kingdom. A contract was signed on 6th June 2025, with a performance period lasting 1095 days. Systematic Software Engineering Ltd was awarded this contract due to their unique capabilities and prior involvement as the Developers and Design Authority for the relevant software. The procurement followed a limited method, negotiated without publication due to the absence of suitable competition.

This contract presents opportunities for businesses specialising in defence-related services, specifically those with expertise in technical support and software related to military communications and deployment systems. While this opportunity was awarded due to the specific capabilities of the supplier, businesses aiming to grow in this sector would benefit from understanding the distinct requirements and developing specialised competencies that meet such unique criteria. Companies with the ability to engage in subcontracting arrangements or collaborations may find strategies to participate in future procurement exercises by aligning with primary suppliers or enhancing their technical portfolio to meet stringent defence requirements.

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Notice Title

Provision of Technical Support Services to LEMS & LDG

Notice Description

Provision of Technical Support Services to Land Environment Message Set (LEMS) and Land Deployable Gateway (LDG) In-Service Capability

Procurement Information

Systematic are uniquely placed to meet the Authority's needs for technical support to LDG, LEMS and MIP. The expertise and unique knowledge necessary to undertake the support lies only with Systematic. Systematic are the Developers and Design Authority for the SitaWare HQ software application, which has already been purchased under a previous contract. Systematic have developed, supported and operated the software since its development. Such capabilities, skills and processes cannot be replicated by any other party.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05650e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042584-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated without publication of a contract notice
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£886,401 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Not Specified
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Kate Pelechata, attn: pelechata kate
Contact Email
kate.pelechata100@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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SYSTEMATIC SOFTWARE ENGINEERING

Further Information

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