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Provision of SITAWARE

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

10 Jul 2026 at 09:34

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Planning

09 Jul 2026 at 17:44

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of SITAWARE", a commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) software suite aimed at enhancing battlefield management capabilities. The tender falls under the defence and security category and was executed through a direct award method due to technical exclusivity and strategic operational requirements. The awarded contract, valued at £95,714,000, is set to run from 1st January 2027 to 31st December 2031. This procurement was deemed necessary under the Procurement Act 2023, with justification outlined in Schedule 5, addressing the unique technical expertise required from Systematic Software Engineering Ltd, the awarded supplier based in Farnborough, United Kingdom.

The direct award to Systematic Software Engineering Ltd creates significant opportunities for large-scale enterprises specialising in defence software and systems integration. With an estimated value of nearly £96 million, the contract emphasises the importance of technical capability and compatibility with existing military infrastructure, making it ideal for businesses with a strong background in military-grade software and support services. Companies capable of providing additional licensing and tasking support are likewise positioned to benefit, expanding their operations within the defence sector, particularly through niche offerings that align with national security requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of SITAWARE

Notice Description

Commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) software suite

Procurement Information

Army, part of the UK Ministry of Defence intends to award a five-year enterprise licence contract to Systematic Software Engineering Limited to support the Army's SitaWare Battlefield Management Software. The contract will have an estimated value of PS95,714,000.00 (Ninety -five million and seven hundred and fourteen thousand pounds). This procurement is governed by the Procurement Act 2023. It is considered that this contract can be awarded under Section 41 of the Procurement Act 2023 because the direct award justifications specified in paragraph 6 and 7 of Schedule 5 apply. Systematic is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for SitaWare and is therefore the only supplier with access to the product's technical design information. Only Systematic can provide the level of technical support and training required to safely operate, maintain, and evolve the Army's current SitaWare-based capabilities. There is therefore an absence of competition for technical reasons, only Systematic have the necessary technical expertise, knowledge and capability to deliver the requirement at the standard required. Moving to a different supplier would result in incompatibility with existing systems and create disproportionate technical, operational, and organisational difficulties.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c806
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065030-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72261000 - Software support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£76,571,200 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£76,571,200 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
10 Jul 2026Expired
Award Date
10 Jul 20265 days ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2027 - 31 Dec 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
ANDOVER
Postcode
SP11 8HJ
Post Town
Salisbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Test Valley
Electoral Ward
Andover Millway
Westminster Constituency
North West Hampshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SYSTEMATIC SOFTWARE ENGINEERING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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