Notice Information
Notice Title
In-Service Support of Platform Data Management Systems
Notice Description
The Authority intends to renew contract CSA/3049 from 1 July 2027 with Ultra Electronics Command and Sonar Systems for in-service support of PDM systems. Equipment managed includes PDM/INA outfits fitted to Type 23 Frigates (PDM2), Single Role Minehunter (PDM3), Vanguard Class Submarines (PDM4) and Fort Victoria (RFA) (PDM5). The PDM system receives inputs from platform navigation sensors and outputs data to navigation and weapon systems. The planned duration is 8.5 years (July 2027 to Dec 2035) with two 1-year options. Estimated value PS20M inc VAT. Only the supplier can deliver this requirement within the timeframe without risk to RN operations.
Procurement Information
The contract will be awarded under Section 41 and Schedule 5 of the Procurement Act 2023. Ultra Electronics Command and Sonar Systems is the Design Authority for PDM systems and holds exclusive intellectual property rights for the design, software and test infrastructure. The supplier alone has the specialist knowledge and equipment to maintain and update these systems. For interoperability and safety reasons, only this specific PDM equipment can be supported, and only the supplier can deliver changes in line with Navy Command requirements. This contract is necessary to maintain operational capability and readiness of RN and RFA vessels.
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-05d355
- Publication Source
- Find A Tender Service
- Latest Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073931-2025
- Current Stage
- Award
- All Stages
- Planning, Award
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- UK5 - Transparency Notice
- Procurement Type
- Standard
- Procurement Category
- Services
- Procurement Method
- Direct
- Procurement Method Details
- Direct award
- Tender Suitability
- Not specified
- Awardee Scale
- SME
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)
- CPV Divisions
34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
50 - Repair and maintenance services
63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services
71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
-
- CPV Codes
34933000 - Navigation equipment
50200000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to aircraft, railways, roads and marine equipment
63724000 - Navigation services
71356000 - Technical services
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- £16,666,666 £10M-£100M
- Lots Value
- Not specified
- Awards Value
- £16,666,666 £10M-£100M
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 14 Nov 20253 months ago
- Submission Deadline
- Not specified
- Future Notice Date
- 24 Oct 2025Expired
- Award Date
- 14 Nov 20253 months ago
- Contract Period
- 30 Jun 2027 - 31 Dec 2035 Over 5 years
- Recurrence
- Not specified
Notice Status
- Tender Status
- Complete
- Lots Status
- Complete
- Awards Status
- Pending
- Contracts Status
- Not Specified
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT
- Contact Name
- Laura Harding
- Contact Email
- laura.harding112@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
-
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073931-2025
14th November 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068241-2025
24th October 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068169-2025
24th October 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender
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