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Technical Support Services Operational Reference & Encyclopaedic Data-UK1

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Planning

31 Jul 2026 at 13:22

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, a central government public authority in the United Kingdom, is in the planning stage of initiating a tender process titled "Technical Support Services Operational Reference & Encyclopaedic Data-UK1". The procurement, through an open procedure, seeks to provide essential data services critical for the operation of C4ISR systems across Royal Navy units. Located in the UK and set to begin contractually from 1st April 2027, this process involves a comprehensive contract period that extends until 31st March 2030, with a possible extension to 31st March 2031. The procurement's future notice date is set for 7th September 2026, allowing interested parties to prepare submissions accordingly.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies capable of delivering specialist technical support in database management and modelling, essential for the Royal Navy's "Through Life Capability Management" services. It's particularly suited for SMEs and VCSEs, as indicated by the contract's suitability criteria. Companies with expertise in data services and a comprehensive understanding of Royal Navy operational needs are particularly well-suited to compete for this opportunity, which involves the provision of mission-critical operational encyclopaedic reference data and digital product libraries.

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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 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
7 Sep 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
PORTSMOUTH
Postcode
PO2 8BY
Post Town
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

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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