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DNO505-Genesis Upgrade

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

13 Feb 2026 at 07:35

Award

03 Feb 2026 at 15:05

Award

10 Dec 2025 at 10:08

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has engaged in a procurement process titled "DNO505-Genesis Upgrade," aimed at upgrading the HBK Genesis Mainframe system with new data acquisition cards and Enterprise software. Situated in Bristol, United Kingdom, MOD Abbey Wood serves as the location for the buying organisation. The procurement falls under the 'Mainframe hardware' category and has reached the Award stage as of the latest update on 13 February 2026. A direct award approach was used, citing technical reasons as Hottinger Brüel & Kjær UK Ltd being the original equipment manufacturer and sole supplier capable of providing these components and software. Key contract dates include the signing on 13 February 2026 with an end date of 31 March 2026.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacturing and supply of advanced mainframe systems and associated components. Large enterprises with expertise in data acquisition and software integration, particularly those who have established themselves as original equipment manufacturers, would be well-positioned to compete for similar future projects. The procurement process, using a direct award method, underscores the importance of innovation and specialised technical capabilities in securing exclusive government contracts, allowing businesses with unique solutions to leverage their intellectual property and technical know-how for securing high-value contracts. The awarded contract to Hottinger Brüel & Kjær UK Ltd, valued at £211,652.50 gross, exemplifies the financial scale of opportunities available within the defence sector.

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Notice Title

DNO505-Genesis Upgrade

Notice Description

A direct contract is required to upgrade the HBK Genesis Mainframe system with associated new data acquisition cards and Enterprise software.

Procurement Information

HBK are the OEM for the computer and are the only suppliers able to provide these components and software.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f27c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013206-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages


CPV Codes

30211200 - Mainframe hardware

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£176,377 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£176,377 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
13 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Jonathan Pople
Contact Email
jonathan.pople101@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
03033846866

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
2
Supplier Names

HOTTINGER BRUEL & KJAER

HOTTINGER BRÜEL & KJÆR

Further Information

Notice Documents

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