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Microsoft Threat Analysis Centre (MTAC) 26 - 28

Ministry of Defence

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07 Aug 2026 at 08:58

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence procured software support services for the Microsoft Threat Analysis Centre (MTAC), a cyber-threat analysis capability focused on detecting and disrupting nation-state cyber threats, digital espionage and automated influence operations. The service analyses data across platforms to identify how digital tools and artificial intelligence are used against democracies. The requirement is classified as defence services as well as software support. Delivery is based in Bristol, under Defence Digital, with the wider capability operating within Microsoft Global Affairs and Corporate, External, and Legal Affairs. This is a specialist defence and cybersecurity requirement rather than general IT support, and is relevant to organisations working on threat intelligence, cyber operations, digital espionage analysis, influence operations or software supporting these activities.

The procurement has been awarded through a restricted, selective procedure. Evaluation was based on lowest price. One bid was recorded, submitted electronically, and the contract was awarded to Microsoft Ltd under the GCA Framework. The contract was signed on 1 April 2026, has a value of £26,641,224.60, and runs for 730 days. The award is active and the contract is active. The Ministry of Defence is the buyer. The procurement relates to a single requirement delivered in Bristol, with no separate lot awards recorded. The selected supplier is not using subcontractors. This outcome shows that the requirement was competed on a price-only basis within a restricted process and that Microsoft Ltd was the successful supplier.

For suppliers assessing future Ministry of Defence demand, this procurement demonstrates a substantial requirement for specialist cyber-threat analysis and supporting software capability. Credible competitors would need to understand nation-state cyber threats, digital espionage and automated influence operations, and be able to analyse data from multiple platforms. Experience identifying the misuse of digital tools and artificial intelligence against democratic institutions would be directly relevant. Suppliers would also need to operate effectively in a defence environment and support a capability based in Bristol. The restricted route and price-led evaluation indicate that organisations should be able to meet defined technical requirements while presenting a competitive cost. The single recorded bid and award to Microsoft Ltd show the strength of the incumbent’s position and the scale of capability required.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Microsoft Threat Analysis Centre (MTAC) 26 - 28

Notice Description

Microsoft Threat Analysis Centre (MTAC) Focus: Detects and disrupts nation-state cyber threats, digital espionage, and automated influence operations. Placement: Operates under Microsoft Global Affairs and Corporate, External, and Legal Affairs (CELA).Role: Analyses cross-platform data to expose how digital tools and AI are weaponized against democracies.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06de95
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075057-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted
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

72261000 - Software support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£26,641,224 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Aug 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Apr 20264 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Not Specified
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8JH
Postcode Area
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Microsoft Ltd

Further Information

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