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715884522 - DOBUS Core Contract

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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15 Jul 2026 at 12:59

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement contracting process is managed by the Ministry of Defence, focusing on the "715884522 - DOBUS Core Contract" for cyber security services. The contract involves a Defence Out of Bounds Update Service (DOBUS), providing managed cyber security patch acquisition, assurance, hosting, and distribution across Defence networks. The contracting process is currently in the planning stage, with the procurement method set as a direct award. The contract's value is approximately £4.9 million, with services anticipated to commence on 31st July 2026 and run until 31st July 2031. The procurement is classified under network management software services within the United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in cyber security, particularly those experienced in network management services and handling sensitive information at OFFICIAL and SECRET classifications. Businesses with strong capabilities in secure hosting, repository management, and comprehensive cyber resilience solutions will find this opportunity particularly compelling. Companies prepared to assure high availability and performance in Defence environments are ideally suited to compete for this contract, enhancing their credentials and visibility within the defence sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

715884522 - DOBUS Core Contract

Notice Description

Provision of the Defence Out of Bounds Update Service (DOBUS), a managed cyber security patch acquisition, assurance, hosting and distribution service for Defence. The requirement includes the operation and maintenance of a secure and accredited platform for the acquisition, verification and distribution of software and firmware patches and updates across Defence networks. Services include secure hosting, repository management, service desk support, out-of-hours assistance, performance reporting, governance, security compliance, change management and continuous service improvement. The Supplier shall provide a highly available service supporting Defence systems operating at OFFICIAL and SECRET classifications, ensuring timely access to trusted patch content to support cyber resilience and vulnerability remediation across Defence. Subject to contract approval, the Authority's intention is to award this requirement via Direct Award. Further details will be published in due course through the UK5 Transparency Notice.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cbff
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066797-2026
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

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

CPV Codes

72511000 - Network management software services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,900,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
20 Jul 20264 days to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2031 Over 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
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CORSHAM
Postcode
SN13 9NR
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Corsham Ladbrook
Westminster Constituency
Chippenham

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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