Planning

FC BISA In Service Support Contract

DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT

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Planning

04 Jun 2026 at 15:17

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "FC BISA In Service Support Contract" is currently in the planning stage, managed by Defence Equipment and Support, a central government public authority based in Bristol, United Kingdom. This tender falls under the Defence Services category, and aims to deliver comprehensive support for the Army's fire control systems, with an estimated value of £42.7 million. The contract is expected to commence on 1st April 2027 and run until 31st March 2031, with the possibility of extensions until March 2035. The procurement method is a Direct Award to CGI IT UK Ltd, following the Procurement Act 2023, and involves a series of detailed evaluations and negotiations. Key documents, such as a planned procurement notice, were published on 4th June 2026, with further communication planned for 5th June 2026.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in defence services, software maintenance, logistical support and integrated logistics functions. Businesses with experience in handling large-scale government contracts and possessing robust intellectual property strategies will find this opportunity particularly suitable. Moreover, companies equipped to provide government-furnished assets and adhere to strict contract management requirements could benefit significantly. Collaborating with Defence Equipment and Support also positions businesses strategically for future projects within the UK's central government procurement landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

FC BISA In Service Support Contract

Notice Description

The FC BISA ISS contract establishes a requirement to deliver comprehensive in-service support for the Army's fire control systems (FC BISA, FCA, and BPD) through to their planned out-of-service date of 2035. This includes Contractor Logistic Support (CLS), software maintenance and updates to ensure continued compatibility with BCIP infrastructure, hardware and engineering support, and integrated logistics functions such as helpdesk services, obsolescence management, configuration control, and technical documentation. Additional requirements cover safety, security, quality management, training support, and ad hoc or post-design services, ensuring the system remains safe, operational, and aligned with evolving battlefield and security needs. The estimated value of the contract is PS42.7 million (excluding VAT), categorised as a Category C project and governed under the Single Source Contract Regulations (SSCR) 2014. The requirement will be supplied through a Direct Award to CGI IT UK Ltd under the Procurement Act 2023, reflecting their role as the incumbent developer and support provider. Delivery will follow an Invitation to Negotiate (ITN), detailed evaluation, and negotiation process, resulting in a contract structured over four years with four optional one-year extensions. The strategy includes key enablers such as a robust Intellectual Property Rights approach, performance incentives, provision of Government Furnished Assets, and formal contract management arrangements to ensure effective delivery and value for money.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06adfe
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053003-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

75220000 - Defence services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£42,700,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
5 Jun 20261 day to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2031 4-5 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
DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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