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DNO505-Genesis Upgrade

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

03 Feb 2026 at 15:05

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

10 Dec 2025 at 10:08

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, located in Bristol, UK, has completed a direct contract process for updating the "DNO505-Genesis Upgrade" project. This procurement falls under the category of goods, specifically concerning the upgrade of the HBK Genesis Mainframe system with new data acquisition cards and Enterprise software. Hottinger Brűel & Kjær, a large supplier based in Rotherham, UK, has been awarded this contract. The contract notice was published on 3rd February 2026 with a scheduled contract period from 13th February 2026 to 31st March 2026. The procurement was executed via a direct award method due to the technical specificity that only the original equipment manufacturer could provide, with a total gross award value of £211,652.50.

This contract presents significant opportunities for suppliers skilled in mainframe hardware and software integrations. Businesses specialising in high-technology equipment upgrades or holding existing relationships as original manufacturers, like HBK, will find themselves well-positioned to meet similar needs in public sector procurements. Companies aiming to engage with government contracts could leverage such profiles and establish themselves as niche suppliers within defence or other highly specialised governmental departments. Understanding the procurement needs and maintaining the capability to deliver technically sophisticated components can enhance growth prospects in the public procurement landscape.

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Notice Information

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 in the best position to provide this work for DNO due to them being the original equipment manufacturer meaning it is not possible for other companies to upgrade this equipment.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f27c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009551-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 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
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Jonathan Pople
Contact Email
dne-supplychain@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
1
Supplier Name

HOTTINGER BRÜEL & KJÆR

Further Information

Notice Documents

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