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UK5 - Transparency Notice

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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30 Jun 2026 at 11:06

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process involves the Ministry of Defence, located at Horse Guards Avenue, London. The contract, titled "UK5 - Transparency Notice", deals with the procurement of SAP Licences and Services for the Defence Logistics and Information System (DLIS) Project. Categorised under "Software package and information systems", the tender is for the procurement of goods. The process, in the final award stage, involves a direct award method, exclusively granted to SAP UK Limited due to the specific technical and licensing requirements of the project. The contract period is set to commence on 30th June 2026 and conclude on 30th June 2031, enhancing the operational capabilities of the armed forces by underpinning this critical project. The award has a significant value of £2,759,780.40 (gross).

This tender offers considerable opportunities for businesses specialising in software and information systems, particularly those able to supply or collaborate on SAP-based solutions. Given the nature of the contract, larger enterprises holding the necessary intellectual property rights for SAP Licences would be well-suited to compete in similar future opportunities. This procurement emphasises the critical role of software in enhancing defence capabilities, signalling a promising sector for businesses aiming for growth through collaboration with central government projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UK5 - Transparency Notice

Notice Description

SAP Licences and Services to support the DLIS Project

Procurement Information

This is a specific requirement for licences to the SAP platform already selected and integrated into the approved solution architecture. SAP possesses the exclusive intellectual property rights necessary to grant licences to use SAP software products and no alternative economic operator can provide equivalent rights. This software will underpin the DLIS Project which seeks to enhance operational capability, effectiveness, readiness for action of the armed forces

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bffd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061176-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
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
£2,299,317 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
29 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2HB
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SAP

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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