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06 Aug 2026 at 09:30

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02 Jun 2026 at 16:09

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Provision Of Electronic Warfare Training Systems" was initiated by the Ministry of Defence, located in Wolverhampton, UK. This tender falls under the services category and is related to electronic warfare training and license management software. Initially active, the tender process employed an open procedure, with tender submissions required via the Defence Sourcing Portal. Important dates included an enquiry period deadline of 16th June 2026, a submission deadline of 1st July 2026, and an award period that ended on 20th July 2026. Despite completion of the contract for an initial value of £1,583,628 with a duration of four years, the contract was terminated on 6th August 2026 due to evaluative complications relating to licensing requirements that necessitated reassessment of the project scope before any further awards.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in defence-related services and technology solutions, particularly those with capabilities in electronic warfare systems and software management. Companies adept in providing value-for-money solutions and those experienced with central government contracts would find this of interest. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in technical and economic criteria relevant to this field could leverage such opportunities, especially given the financial scale of the contract and its long-term duration amidst central government operations. However, firms should be prepared for detailed evaluations, ensuring alignment with the specific, sometimes complex requirements the Ministry of Defence has outlined.

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Notice Title

The Provision Of Electronic Warfare Training Systems

Notice Description

Electronic Warfare Training System, valued at PS1,583,628 for 4 years to be paid yearly

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06abe1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074548-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48218000 - License management software package

72212218 - License management software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,583,628 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,583,628 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 2026Today
Submission Deadline
1 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Aug 2026 - 3 Aug 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Cancelled
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
WOLVERHAMPTON
Postcode
WV7 3EX
Post Town
Wolverhampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG22 Shropshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Shropshire
Electoral Ward
Shifnal South and Cosford
Westminster Constituency
The Wrekin

Further Information

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