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11 Aug 2026 at 16:33

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has initiated a tender process titled "UK4 Tender Notice: Support and Maintenance of the Sovereign Base Areas ANPR System." This procurement relates to the services category, specifically targeting road traffic-control and traffic-monitoring equipment in Cyprus. The tender involves ongoing support, maintenance, and expansion of the Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) system used by the Sovereign Base Areas (SBA) Police. The process is at the tender stage with an open procedure, allowing electronic submissions via the Defence Sourcing Portal until the submission deadline on 11th September 2026. Key dates include an enquiry period ending on 28th August 2026 and an anticipated contract award by 23rd September 2026.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in traffic-monitoring systems, particularly those capable of providing support, maintenance, and technical services for ANPR systems. Companies with expertise in software updates, fault resolution, and the installation of traffic monitoring equipment are well-positioned to compete. Given the complexity and scope of the contract, businesses that possess advanced technical capabilities and demonstrate strong electronic trading and cyber security aptitudes stand a higher chance of success. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, provided they meet the procurement's minimum participation requirements.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

UK4 Tender Notice: Support and Maintenance of the Sovereign Base Areas ANPR System

Notice Description

The Sovereign Base Areas (SBA) Police wish to appoint a third-party contractor to provide support, maintenance and software maintenance services for the SBA Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) system in Cyprus. The requirement includes preventative and corrective maintenance, technical support, software updates, fault diagnosis, and resolution, and associated engineering services necessary to maintain the operational effectiveness of the existing ANPR estate. The Contract will also provide for the installation of a small number of additional ANPR cameras and the supply of associated equipment to support future expansion of the estate.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06e1dd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076442-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender 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

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

45 - Construction work

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


CPV Codes

34923000 - Road traffic-control equipment

34970000 - Traffic-monitoring equipment

34971000 - Speed camera equipment

45316210 - Installation of traffic monitoring equipment

72267000 - Software maintenance and repair services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£568,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£568,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Aug 2026Today
Submission Deadline
11 Sep 20261 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
2031-02-01

Notice Status

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

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
EPISKOPI
Postcode
BS34 8JH
Post Town
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

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