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Break Fix Support 3

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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29 Jul 2025 at 09:35

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Break Fix Support 3" contract was conducted by the UK Ministry of Defence's Defence Equipment & Support as the buying organisation. This project falls under the industry category of IT services, specifically encompassing consulting, software development, internet, and support. The contract, valued at £1,481,652 GBP, was signed on 23rd July 2025, and it involves services delivered in the United Kingdom. The procurement method used was limited, without prior publication of a competitive call, due to technical reasons and lack of competition. The contract, awarded to Fujitsu Services Limited, spans from 1st January 2025 to 30th April 2028, with Fujitsu being the sole provider authorised to fulfil these specifications. The procurement stage has reached completion with the award contract status marked as active.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses operating in the IT services sector, particularly those capable of providing high-standard software, hardware, and warranty support solutions. Companies with expertise in defence-related IT support and those capable of technical innovation would find opportunities for growth through involvement in similar projects. Businesses interested in competing for contracts with the Ministry of Defence or those aiming to supply specialised IT solutions in regulated environments would benefit from leveraging the information and standards set by successful tenders like this one. Being aware of procurement processes without prior publication can better position businesses to partner with organisations like BAE Systems, especially when authorised suppliers are limited.

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Notice Title

Break Fix Support 3

Notice Description

Enhanced Break/Fix Support Solution for the provision of software, hardware and warranty support for the Typhoon Engineering Support Sub-system (ESS)

Lot Information

Lot 1

Enhanced Break/Fix Support Solution for the provision of software, hardware and warranty support for the Typhoon Engineering Support Sub-system (ESS)

Options: Continued enhanced Break/Fix Support Solution for the provision of software, hardware and warranty support for the Typhoon Engineering Support Sub-system (ESS)

Procurement Information

The Defence Equipment & Support, part of the UK Ministry of Defence (the "Authority"), intends to award a contract to Fujitsu Services Limited for enhanced Break/Fix Support Solution for the provision of software, hardware and warranty support for the Typhoon Engineering Support Sub-system (ESS) during the 40-Month period of 1 Jan 2025 - 30 Apr 2028. The estimated contract value is PSTBC excluding VAT. In accordance with regulation 4 of the Defence and Security Public Contracts (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (SI 2019/697) this procurement falls to be regulated under the provisions of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 as amended (in particular by SI 2019/697 and SI 2020/1450). Prior publication of a contract notice in the Official Journal of the European Union is no longer appropriate. BAE Systems (BAES), as the System Design Authority (SDA), determines the type and specification of the hardware and software required. Fujitsu Services Limited are the only supplier authorised by BAES to supply SDA-approved equipment, spares support, and to provide OEM certified firmware updates to the installed ESS Hardware. All of this assures the validity of the design and use criteria detailed in the Declaration of Design and Performance (DDP) which covers the safety and airworthiness of the product and therefore the platform.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0567c1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043737-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,481,652 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
matthew.heath114@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FUJITSU SERVICES

Further Information

Notice URLs

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