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Technical Support Services Operational Reference & Encyclopaedic Data-UK1

Ministry of Defence

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Planning

31 Jul 2026 at 14:22

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, through Navy Command, intends to procure specialist technical support for mission-critical operational encyclopaedic reference data and digital product libraries. The work covers the delivery of fully authenticated, validated and current datasets for C4ISR systems used by frontline ships, submarines and other Royal Navy units. Required services include database management, data modelling, capture of fleet information requirements, data management and system application support. Suppliers will need a comprehensive understanding of Royal Navy operational needs and the ability to support through-life capability management. The service category is data services (CPV 72300000). Delivery is across the United Kingdom, supporting Royal Navy operations.

This procurement is at the planning stage: the Ministry of Defence has announced an intention to procure, but this record does not invite tenders. The buyer expects to use an above-threshold open procedure. One planned lot is intended to be suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community or social enterprises. The estimated value is £5,550,000 excluding VAT, or £6,660,000 including VAT. The anticipated contract period is 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2030, with a possible renewal or extension taking the maximum end date to 31 March 2031. The buyer expects the next notice to be published by 7 September 2026; this is an indicative date, not a response deadline.

The work is likely to suit specialist data and technical support businesses able to manage complex operational reference data throughout its lifecycle. Relevant capability includes database administration, data modelling, validation and authentication of information, development and maintenance of digital product libraries, and support for applications that use operational data. Experience of gathering fleet information requirements and translating them into dependable data services will be important. Suppliers should be able to understand and support the operational needs of ships, submarines and other Royal Navy units, while contributing to through-life capability management. SMEs and voluntary, community or social enterprises are identified as suitable participants, so smaller specialist providers may prepare for the later competition.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Technical Support Services Operational Reference & Encyclopaedic Data-UK1

Notice Description

Navy Command (NC) requires the delivery of fully authenticated, validated, and current Mission Critical Operational Encyclopaedic Reference Data and digital product libraries. These data sets are essential for the operation of C4ISR systems across frontline Ships, Submarines, and other Royal Navy Units. To fulfil its mission, Data and Information Support (DIS) requires specialist technical support to deliver the specialist outputs.. This includes provision of expert support in database management, modelling, and a comprehensive understanding of the Royal Navy's operational needs. Such expertise ensures the effective delivery of "Through Life Capability Management" (TLCM) services, encompassing the capture of Fleet information requirements, data management, and system application support.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d8f1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072759-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72300000 - Data services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,550,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
7 Sep 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2027 - 31 Mar 2030 3-4 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
PORTSMOUTH
Postcode
PO2 8BY
Postcode Area
Portsmouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Nelson
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth North

Further Information

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