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title: "Technical Support for NATO Standardisation of Message Text Formats (MTF) & IRIS Management"
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# Technical Support for NATO Standardisation of Message Text Formats (MTF) & IRIS Management

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0488434c-15c7-4b3a-b714-e6699354cbcf

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has recently completed the procurement process for Technical Support for NATO Standardisation of Message Text Formats (MTF) & IRIS Management. This contract falls under the industry category of System Implementation Planning Services (CPV code: 72224100). The procurement was conducted through a limited, negotiated procedure without prior publication, valued at £1,055,642. The contract period spans from 1st February 2025 to 31st January 2030, with services to be delivered in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The award was finalised on 30th January 2025, with SYSTEMATIC SOFTWARE ENGINEERING LIMITED selected as the supplier.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses that specialise in technical support services, particularly those experienced with military or defence projects. Companies adept in system implementation planning and management could find this tender conducive to substantial growth, benefiting from a stable, long-term contract with a major public sector client. The award's recognition of suitability for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) indicates that diverse business types, including smaller firms, are well-suited to compete for such contracts in the future.

## Notice

Contract Award Notice for the purchase of Technical Support for NATO Standardisation of Message Text Formats (MTF) & IRIS Management

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b28dd15f-8081-4324-be6d-7e8f11f36975 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2025 - 31 Jan 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,055,642 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,055,642 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | PORTSMOUTH |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO2 8BY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth |
| Local authority | Portsmouth |
| Electoral ward | Nelson |
| Westminster constituency | Portsmouth North |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SYSTEMATIC SOFTWARE ENGINEERING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72224100 - System implementation planning services

## Release History

- 6 Feb 2025 at 13:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b28dd15f-8081-4324-be6d-7e8f11f36975

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b28dd15f-8081-4324-be6d-7e8f11f36975
  6th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fe6da9f5-d44d-43ca-a5be-98a07e806902
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