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715639470 - Provision of TIGER Support

DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT

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Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S), a part of the UK Ministry of Defence, has initiated a public procurement process titled "715639470 - Provision of TIGER Support". This process is focused on the procurement of software licences and support services within the defence industry category. The process involves a direct award to Leidos Innovations UK Limited, based in Glasgow, indicating a completed award stage. The procurement involves the Tactical Integration ExerciseR (TIGER) test tool, utilised for developing simulations of Tactical Data Link message exchanges. This contract commences on 6th February 2026 and spans a duration of two years, with an option to extend by an additional year, carrying an estimated total contract value of £663,372, inclusive of VAT. This procurement activity is based in Bristol and classified under defence and security special regimes, with the procurement method justified for technical reasons and intellectual property rights held by the supplier.

This procurement offers significant business opportunities, particularly for large-scale businesses with expertise in providing specialised software support services and technical solutions aligned with defence standards. The award to Leidos Innovations UK Limited reflects its technical capabilities and exclusive rights in Europe to support TIGER test tool equipment, representing a substantial opportunity for businesses to engage in high-value defence projects. Companies dealing with advanced software support, compliance with NATO standards, and innovative engagement in defence technological tools will find this a lucrative partnership avenue to extend their footprint in the defence sector. Additionally, the extended contract period offers a stable engagement for sustained business growth in this niche market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

715639470 - Provision of TIGER Support

Notice Description

Provision of TIGER software licences and support.

Procurement Information

The Situational Awareness Command and Control (SACC), Delivery Team, part of the UK Ministry of Defence (the Authority), intends to award a contract to Leidos Innovations UK Limited (the Contractor) for the provision of Tactical Integration ExerciseR (TIGER) test tool subscription, comprising of software support including updates and fixes. Hardware support requirements will be tasked on an ad-hoc basis if required. The contract duration is for a period of two years, with an option to extend for a further one year at an estimated total contract value of PS663,372 inclusive of VAT. It is considered that the direct award of the contract is lawful in accordance with section 41(1) of the Procurement Act 2023 and paragraph 6 of Schedule 5 for technical reasons. The Contractor owns the relevant technical information relating to the equipment and has the required technical expertise and know-how necessary to fulfil the Authority's requirement. Leidos Innovations UK Limited operates as the exclusive authorised agent for the supply and support of the TIGER test tool equipment in Europe on behalf of the Original Equipment Manufacturer - Northrop Grumman. TIGER is a Test Tool, which provides development of complex, dynamic and interactive simulations of Tactical Data Link (TDL) message exchange. TIGER is the only TDL Test Tool that SACC DT have installed at Portsdown Technology Park (PTP) which is configured to provide Link 11, Link 16 and Link 22 simulated integration and regression testing, as well as Joint Range Extension Application Protocol 'C' (JREAP-C). In order for the currently used TDL test tools to remain up to date with the latest NATO TDL Messaging Standards Agreements (STANAGs) the software is required to be supported. The Cyber Risk Level is Very Low and the Risk Assessment Reference number is RAR-250926A05

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d3ef
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075863-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72261000 - Software support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£552,810 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Oct 20253 months ago
Contract Period
6 Feb 2026 - 5 Feb 2028 1-2 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
Nicola Warden
Contact Email
nicola.warden194@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

LEIDOS INNOVATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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