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715639470 - Provision of TIGER Support

Defence Equipment and Support

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

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31 Mar 2026 at 09:53

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12 Mar 2026 at 11:43

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21 Nov 2025 at 07:32

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27 Oct 2025 at 10:46

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Summary of the contracting process

The "Provision of TIGER Support" contract, arranged by Defence Equipment and Support, a central government public authority, involves the direct award of software licenses and support for TIGER, a Tactical Integration ExerciseR test tool. This contract, valued at £536,902 before VAT, has been given to Leidos Innovations UK Ltd, based in Glasgow, as they hold exclusive technical expertise and intellectual property rights. The contract spans two years starting from 1st April 2026, with an optional one-year extension. The procurement method was direct, justified by technical reasons and exclusive rights under UK legislation, with the aim to maintain up-to-date standards specified by NATO Tactical Data Link Messaging Standards Agreements.

This procurement creates growth opportunities in the defence and software sectors by centralising support for the exclusive TIGER test tool, which facilitates dynamic and interactive simulations of messaging protocols critical to national security. Businesses specialising in software support and integration services, particularly those with capabilities in tactical simulations and data link technologies, will be well-suited to compete for similar contracts. Leidos Innovations UK Ltd, acting as the authorised agent in Europe for the Original Equipment Manufacturer, demonstrates how ownership of specialised technical expertise can position firms for success in securing such government contracts. As the defence industry evolves, companies with advanced technical solutions aligned with NATO standards can anticipate increased demand and opportunities for collaboration with major public sector bodies.

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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. 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.

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/029439-2026
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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
£536,902 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£536,902 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Oct 202510 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Defence Equipment and Support
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8JH
Postcode Area
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
2
Supplier Names

Leidos Innovations UK Limited

Leidos Innovations UK Ltd

Further Information

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