Planning

UK1 - Pipeline Notice for Support and Maintenance of GOTHIC APS and MCPS

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Planning

09 Jan 2026 at 11:01

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has initiated a planned procurement process for the "UK1 - Pipeline Notice for Support and Maintenance of GOTHIC APS and MCPS". The procurement pertains to service provision within the software support services industry, specifically targeting the maintenance, repair, and enhancement of the GOTHIC Aeronautical Production and Mercator Cartographic Productions System (MCPS). This tender, currently in the planning stage, is set in the locality of Shrivenham, United Kingdom, with contract initiation expected on 1st April 2026 and potential extensions until September 2030. The procurement method involves a direct award approach and is anticipated to encompass a total value of approximately £3,133,676.40 over its maximum duration, inclusive of all optional items, with a planning notice published on 9th January 2026.

This tender provides significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in software support and system maintenance services. SMEs are particularly encouraged to participate, given the provision for suitability within this procurement framework. The contract offers a robust chance for firms to secure a long-term engagement with the Ministry of Defence, specifically through direct service provision involving ongoing software licencing, optional on-site engineering support, and a comprehensive support desk service. Businesses with expertise in handling complex software systems and proven capabilities in delivering software enhancements and modifications are well-suited to compete for this opportunity, which is poised to stimulate their growth within the governmental sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UK1 - Pipeline Notice for Support and Maintenance of GOTHIC APS and MCPS

Notice Description

The requirement is for two and a half years of contract cover beginning on 1 Apr 2026, with up to two optional extension periods, up to a total of four and a half years for provision of ongoing software licencing, software maintenance and repair services, and for bespoke software and applications that make up the GOTHIC Aeronautical Production and Mercator Cartographic Productions System (MCPS). The support service is to cover maintenance of the respective systems, ongoing modifications and upgrades to the Gothic APS and MCPS code. Optional on site engineering support is required on a call-off by day basis for training (development and delivery) and software enhancements. The procurement is also to cover a support desk service for logging and managing service requests for assistance with the licensed software and to resolve faults, and is to include support in resolving suspected defects and application support. The estimated contract value is for the maximum contract duration of four and a half years, including all optional call-off items.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060288
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001745-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72250000 - System and support services

72261000 - Software support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,611,397 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jan 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
28 Feb 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 19 Sep 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ukstratcom-comrcl-di@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SHRIVENHAM
Postcode
SN6 8LA
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Vale of White Horse
Electoral Ward
Watchfield & Shrivenham
Westminster Constituency
Witney

Further Information

Notice Documents

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