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BATTLEFIELD INFORMATION SYSTEM

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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03 Mar 2026 at 15:21

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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18 Nov 2025 at 09:24

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for the development of a "Battlefield Information System" as part of a direct procurement process. This contract aims to rapidly deliver Key User Requirements for high-priority incorporation into an existing military platform by CGI IT UK LIMITED, a large supplier based in London. The procurement falls under the defence and security category, highlighting the specialised nature of the services required. The contract award was published on 3rd March 2026, and the contract period spans from 16th March to 30th September 2026, with options for renewal. The project location is Corsham, United Kingdom, and it addresses software development specifically for military applications.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses that specialise in software development, particularly those with expertise in military and defence applications. Businesses with capabilities in research and development on security and defence materials will find this a lucrative area for expansion, as the need for highly technical and specialist solutions is critical. The direct award procurement method reflects the urgent and sensitive nature of the contract requirements. Companies with relevant intellectual property rights and the ability to provide highly specialised services would be well-suited to engage with similar contracts in the future, particularly if they can offer novel and niche solutions tailored to the unique needs outlined by public authorities like the Ministry of Defence.

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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

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/019086-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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
3 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Nov 20254 months ago
Contract Period
16 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 30 days
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

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