Award

BATTLEFIELD INFORMATION SYSTEM

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Award

18 Nov 2025 at 09:24

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has concluded a procurement process titled "BATTLEFIELD INFORMATION SYSTEM" focused on the Defence and Security sector, specifically oriented towards software development for military applications. This procurement process pertains to the rapid delivery of Key User Requirements (KURs) into a sensitive platform, crucial for the coordination and control of Land Joint Fires within the British Army. This direct award contract was necessitated by the urgency and the specialised nature of services required. The procurement stage has progressed to the awarding phase, with a contract period set from 1st December 2025 to 31st March 2026, following the direct award method due to intellectual property rights exclusive to the selected supplier, CGI IT UK LIMITED. Located in Corsham, UKK15 region, the Ministry's decision aligns with the Procurement Act 2023 due to the highly specialised service requirements which exclude the potential for alternative suppliers.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in military and defence software, particularly those capable of delivering highly technical and specific solutions compatible with existing defence systems. It is a lucrative opportunity for large-scale suppliers with existing proprietary technologies in military applications that ensure seamless integration with current systems, eliminating the need for additional resource-heavy training. Such projects are ideally suited to firms with experience in intellectual property-intensive environments requiring efficient development and deployment within strict timelines. Engagement with these procurement processes can establish firms as key players in the niche arena of defence technology solutions, fostering long-term industry partnerships with government entities.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Start Free Trial Book a Demo
All Features Pricing

Notice Information

Notice Title

BATTLEFIELD INFORMATION SYSTEM

Notice Description

Rapid delivery of Key User Requirements (KURs) that have been identified for high-priority incorporation into the [REDACTED] platform. This contract will develop highly technical & specialist solutions that meet the relevant KURs. The requirements sought are considered only possible via the existing Supplier This contract, and its requirements, will be delivered within Financial Year 2025 to 2026.

Procurement Information

Pursuant to the Procurement Act 2023 ("PA23"), the Authority percieves this contract award without prior publication legally compliant as this case meets all the below requirements: a. PA23, S41, P2, (c); "Prototypes and developments". This contract concerns the delivery of a highny niche, novel, service for the purpose of developing an incumbent system [REDACTED] to meet the needs of [REDACTED] as a newly procured Joint Fires effector. This service is being developed at the request of the Authority, who will retain its output for use with other OWE as they are developed through the Programme. b. PA23, S41, P4 & P5; "Single Suppliers". This contract concerns the enhancement of a sensitive and highly specialised system that allows the British Army to coordinate and control its suite of Land Joint Fires, of which OWE is a part. The incumbent Supplier: (1) [REDACTED] (2) Owns the exclusive Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) for the system. The Authority does not consider there any timely or financially viable alternative(s) to the chosen system. c. PA23, S41, P7; "Additional services". This new contract concerns the supply of a highly niche specialised service from an existing supplier. Not using this Supplier would result in the Authority having to resource alternative software to communicate target information and fire orders to the OWE. This would be critically incompatible with current in-service systems, and would result in disproportionate technical difficulties and cognitive burden for the user by having to employ two different systems; [REDACTED]. Alternative software would also bring with it a new requirement for training and qualification on top of what is already in place for training on [REDACTED], further stretching finite resources. d. PA23, S41, P13; "Urgency". There is a threat to life for the deployed personnel and assets in [PARAGRAPH REDACTED].

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e2f3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074610-2025
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

72212100 - Industry specific software development services

72231000 - Development of software for military applications

73400000 - Research and Development services on security and defence materials

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,644,166 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
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
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Luke Morgan.
Contact Email
luke.morgan143@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CORSHAM
Postcode
SN13 9NR
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Corsham Ladbrook
Westminster Constituency
Chippenham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CGI IT

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts. 

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-05e2f3-2025-11-18T09:24:51Z",
    "date": "2025-11-18T09:24:51Z",
    "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-05e2f3",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-PPON-PHVX-4316-ZVGZ",
            "name": "Ministry of Defence",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-PPON",
                "id": "PHVX-4316-ZVGZ"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "MOD Corsham, Building 405, B2, Westwells Road,",
                "locality": "Corsham",
                "postalCode": "SN13 9NR",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKK15"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Luke Morgan.",
                "email": "Luke.Morgan143@mod.gov.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "url": "https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence",
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE",
                        "id": "publicAuthorityCentralGovernment",
                        "description": "Public authority - central government"
                    }
                ]
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-COH-00947968",
            "name": "CGI IT UK LIMITED",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-COH",
                "id": "00947968"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "20 Fenchurch Street, 14th Floor",
                "locality": "London",
                "postalCode": "EC3M 3BY",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKI31"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "luke.morgan143@mod.gov.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ],
            "details": {
                "url": "https://www.cgi.com/uk/en-gb",
                "scale": "large",
                "vcse": false
            }
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-PPON-PHVX-4316-ZVGZ",
        "name": "Ministry of Defence"
    },
    "tender": {
        "id": "ASGARD DECIDE, Information Note 001",
        "legalBasis": {
            "id": "2023/54",
            "scheme": "UKPGA",
            "uri": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents"
        },
        "title": "BATTLEFIELD INFORMATION SYSTEM",
        "description": "Rapid delivery of Key User Requirements (KURs) that have been identified for high-priority incorporation into the [REDACTED] platform. This contract will develop highly technical & specialist solutions that meet the relevant KURs. The requirements sought are considered only possible via the existing Supplier This contract, and its requirements, will be delivered within Financial Year 2025 to 2026.",
        "status": "complete",
        "procurementMethod": "direct",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Direct award",
        "procurementMethodRationale": "Pursuant to the Procurement Act 2023 (\"PA23\"), the Authority percieves this contract award without prior publication legally compliant as this case meets all the below requirements: a. PA23, S41, P2, (c); \"Prototypes and developments\". This contract concerns the delivery of a highny niche, novel, service for the purpose of developing an incumbent system [REDACTED] to meet the needs of [REDACTED] as a newly procured Joint Fires effector. This service is being developed at the request of the Authority, who will retain its output for use with other OWE as they are developed through the Programme. b. PA23, S41, P4 & P5; \"Single Suppliers\". This contract concerns the enhancement of a sensitive and highly specialised system that allows the British Army to coordinate and control its suite of Land Joint Fires, of which OWE is a part. The incumbent Supplier: (1) [REDACTED] (2) Owns the exclusive Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) for the system. The Authority does not consider there any timely or financially viable alternative(s) to the chosen system. c. PA23, S41, P7; \"Additional services\". This new contract concerns the supply of a highly niche specialised service from an existing supplier. Not using this Supplier would result in the Authority having to resource alternative software to communicate target information and fire orders to the OWE. This would be critically incompatible with current in-service systems, and would result in disproportionate technical difficulties and cognitive burden for the user by having to employ two different systems; [REDACTED]. Alternative software would also bring with it a new requirement for training and qualification on top of what is already in place for training on [REDACTED], further stretching finite resources. d. PA23, S41, P13; \"Urgency\". There is a threat to life for the deployed personnel and assets in [PARAGRAPH REDACTED].",
        "procurementMethodRationaleClassifications": [
            {
                "id": "prototypesDevelopment"
            },
            {
                "id": "singleSuppliersIntellectualPropertyExclusiveRights"
            },
            {
                "id": "singleSuppliersTechnicalReasons"
            },
            {
                "id": "defenceSecurityQualifyingNewAward"
            },
            {
                "id": "defenceSecurityOperational"
            }
        ],
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "status": "complete"
            }
        ],
        "documents": [
            {
                "id": "conflictOfInterest",
                "documentType": "conflictOfInterest",
                "description": "Not published"
            }
        ]
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "1",
            "title": "BATTLEFIELD INFORMATION SYSTEM",
            "status": "pending",
            "value": {
                "amountGross": 1973000,
                "amount": 1644166.67,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
            "aboveThreshold": true,
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-COH-00947968",
                    "name": "CGI IT UK LIMITED"
                }
            ],
            "items": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "additionalClassifications": [
                        {
                            "scheme": "CPV",
                            "id": "72231000",
                            "description": "Development of software for military applications"
                        },
                        {
                            "scheme": "CPV",
                            "id": "73400000",
                            "description": "Research and Development services on security and defence materials"
                        },
                        {
                            "scheme": "CPV",
                            "id": "72212100",
                            "description": "Industry specific software development services"
                        }
                    ],
                    "relatedLot": "1"
                }
            ],
            "contractPeriod": {
                "startDate": "2025-12-01T00:00:00+00:00",
                "endDate": "2026-03-31T23:59:59+01:00"
            },
            "relatedLots": [
                "1"
            ],
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "074610-2025",
                    "documentType": "awardNotice",
                    "noticeType": "UK5",
                    "description": "Transparency notice on Find a Tender",
                    "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074610-2025",
                    "datePublished": "2025-11-18T09:24:51Z",
                    "format": "text/html"
                }
            ],
            "milestones": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "type": "futureSignatureDate",
                    "dueDate": "2025-12-01T23:59:59+00:00",
                    "status": "scheduled"
                }
            ]
        }
    ],
    "language": "en"
}