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715717468 - Procurement of COTs software

DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT

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12 Feb 2026 at 13:50

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "715717468 - Procurement of COTs software" was conducted by Defence Equipment and Support, a central government public authority based in MOD Abbey Wood, Bristol, United Kingdom. This procurement process is in its award stage, with the contract being actively managed starting from 11th February 2026 until 11th February 2031. The procurement falls within the goods category, specifically software package and information systems. The procurement method was direct, below the threshold, without competition, leading to the awarding of a contract valued at 69,359 EUR to Teledyne, a large-scale supplier headquartered in Fredericton, Canada.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) software and support services. Companies within the software industry, especially those offering software solutions with packages suited for governmental agencies, stand to benefit greatly by being aware of such contracts. Despite being awarded through a direct procurement method without competition, the details of this procurement are insightful for businesses aiming to position themselves for similar future opportunities. Understanding the needs of Defence Equipment and Support, as well as the quality standards expected, could open doors for growing business relationships in this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

715717468 - Procurement of COTs software

Notice Description

Procurement of Commerical of the Shelf Software and 5 years standard support package.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064f19
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012914-2026
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
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£69,359 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
11 Feb 2026 - 11 Feb 2031 Over 5 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
descommercial-salmo@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

TELEDYNE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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