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715634451 - Provision of NEC4 Contract Management and Reporting System (CEMAR)

SUBMARINE DELIVERY AGENCY

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25 Sep 2025 at 09:22

Summary of the contracting process

The Submarine Delivery Agency, a central government authority, has entered the award stage of a procurement process titled "Provision of NEC4 Contract Management and Reporting System (CEMAR)". This procurement is focused on project management software for managing NEC4 infrastructure projects at HMNB Devonport and Rosyth. The contract, valued at £81,855,000 with a potential renewal, is set to begin on 14th October 2025 and end on 13th October 2026, with an option to extend for an additional year if necessary. The chosen procurement method was a direct award, justified by the supplier’s ownership of intellectual property rights to the required software, as well as defence and security considerations. The award process reflects an interest in advancing operational capabilities related to submarine maintenance and dismantling at key UK sites, underscoring its strategic significance.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses operating in the software and technology sector, particularly those specialising in SaaS solutions for contractual and project management within defence operations. While the main supplier is Think Project UK Ltd, a large-scale company with experience in similar projects, SMEs might strategically benefit in future engagements by targeting niche requirements or supporting tasks. Businesses that can leverage technology to enhance management of large infrastructure projects or possess unique expertise in defence planning should consider exploring additional indirect or collaborative opportunities arising from this contract. The focus on enhancing operational capabilities related to submarine infrastructure signifies an ongoing demand for advanced technological solutions and services in the defence sector.

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Notice Title

715634451 - Provision of NEC4 Contract Management and Reporting System (CEMAR)

Notice Description

Provision of 12 month license to use CEMAR SaaS in the management of NEC4 Contracts within HMNB Devonport & Rosyth

Procurement Information

The supplier owns IPR to CEMAR Software. The Contract Software "CEMAR SaaS" is required to manage NEC4 Infrastructure Projects at HMNB Devonport & Rosyth which is to enhance operational capabilities of Dock to maintain and dismantle In Service / Retired Submarines

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a1b8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059539-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

48331000 - Project management software package

98390000 - Other services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£81,855,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
13 Oct 2025 - 13 Oct 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUBMARINE DELIVERY AGENCY
Contact Name
Carol Belamarich
Contact Email
carol.belamarich100@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0300 1556947

Buyer Location

Locality
PLYMOUTH
Postcode
PL2 2BG
Post Town
Plymouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK41 Plymouth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Plymouth
Electoral Ward
Devonport
Westminster Constituency
Plymouth Sutton and Devonport

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THINK PROJECT

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