Award

709857458 - Naval System Integration Process Service (NSIPS) Phase 4.

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Award

27 Oct 2025 at 13:44

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, located in Bristol, United Kingdom, has engaged in a procurement process for a contract titled "Naval System Integration Process Service (NSIPS) Phase 4." This procurement falls under the "Software integration consultancy services" category, specifically tailored for defence and related military services. The procurement method employed is selective, negotiated with the publication of a contract notice. The contract was awarded on 27th October 2025, with Systems Engineering and Assessment Ltd being selected as the supplier. The contract, valued at £4,315,014, was signed on 3rd September 2025, marking the commencement of critical phases in the services outlined.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in the integration of marine and combat systems to expand their scope of expertise and client base. Companies capable of managing interface records, database operations, and undergoing comprehensive impact assessments within a defence context will find this contract particularly favourable. It opens doors for growth, particularly for those with experience in operating within strict safety protocols and stakeholder management. The procurement approach of negotiation implies that businesses with strong communication and negotiating skills may have an advantage in securing such government defence contracts in the future.

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Notice Title

709857458 - Naval System Integration Process Service (NSIPS) Phase 4.

Notice Description

NSIPS is a critical process in the assurance of correct Combat / Marine Systems integration and ensuring that the related platform safety risks are understood and managed through the maintenance of interface records. These include the operation, development and management of an RLI accessed database to support administration of the Change Impact Assessment Process (CIAP). This being part of the Common Support Model (CSM) activity, where the assessed impact of the change needs to be captured by identified stakeholders.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d434
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068555-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated with publication of a contract notice
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72227000 - Software integration consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£4,315,014 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Oct 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Not Specified
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Attn: Evans Tracey
Contact Email
tracey.evans180@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS348 JH 
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

SYSTEMS ENGINEERING AND ASSESSMENT

Further Information

Notice URLs

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