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UK7 - Contract Details Notice

DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT

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17 Dec 2025 at 08:40

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Defence Equipment and Support, pertains to the acquisition of Clarity Software Licences and Support. This direct procurement method falls under the goods category and is specified as below threshold, without competition. The procurement is conducted without a competitive tendering process and aims at fulfilling specific requirements in the area of industry-specific software packages, signified by the CPV code 48100000. The buyer, located in Bristol, United Kingdom, with contact available via Julia.small375@mod.gov.uk, plays a central role in managing this contract. The contract, initiated on 5th December 2025, is scheduled to run until 5th December 2027, with CathX Ocean, an SME based in Ireland, as the appointed supplier.

This tender offers avenues for businesses specialising in software supply, particularly those that can provide highly specific industry software solutions. The lack of competition in this procurement process indicates tailored opportunities for businesses with niche capabilities or existing relationships with the Defence Equipment and Support organisation. SMEs engaged in software development or those focusing on defence-related technology solutions might find alignment with the nature of this procurement. Those situated in Ireland or the UK are ideally positioned to seize this opportunity, utilising the contract period to expand their market reach in government sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UK7 - Contract Details Notice

Notice Description

Procurement of Clarity Software Licences and Support

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f750
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083607-2025
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
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£73,950 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
5 Dec 2025 - 5 Dec 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
julia.small375@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

CATHX OCEAN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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