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title: "PS443: Fully Networked Command, Control and Communications (FNC3)"
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# PS443: Fully Networked Command, Control and Communications (FNC3)

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2517ba36-5460-494e-bfaf-40b539e26b4a

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## Summary

The procurement process is detailed under the title "PS443: Fully Networked Command, Control and Communications (FNC3)," conducted by the Ministry of Defence. This procurement falls under the industry category of computer audit services, with a focus on ensuring US/UK C5I interoperability. The procurement process concluded with a contract award between June and July 2025, with the contract period running from 30th June 2025 to 31st March 2026. The project is located in the North West region of the United Kingdom, specifically in Warrington, and involved a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The project completion status is "complete," with an awarded contract value at £533,121 GBP.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities for companies experienced in data standards, exploitation, and computer audit services, specifically those classified as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which are explicitly suited for this type of work. Given the technical and security-focused nature of the project, companies specialising in data-centric security and zero trust concepts would find competing for similar future contracts particularly beneficial. Engaging with such strategic contracts could enhance an SME's capability in military-grade communication systems and interoperability services, positioning them for future government procurement opportunities.

## Notice

FNC3 seeks for expert support to achieve the outputs formally agreed to by Line of Effort 3 (Data Standards and Exploitation) in the FNC3/JADC2 UK-US Joint Plan (2022-2025) for ensuring US/UK C5I interoperability based around Data Centricity (DC), Zero Trust (ZT) and Data Centric Security (DCS). Additional information: Contract Signed Contract Signed

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce26cf4e-4320-4bc2-a55b-f79960427496 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 29 Jun 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £553,121 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £533,121 |
| 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 | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2HB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PS443: FULLY NETWORKED COMMAND, CONTROL AND COMMUNICATIONS (FNC3 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72810000 - Computer audit services

## Release History

- 25 Jul 2025 at 12:33 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce26cf4e-4320-4bc2-a55b-f79960427496
- 25 Jul 2025 at 12:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce26cf4e-4320-4bc2-a55b-f79960427496

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce26cf4e-4320-4bc2-a55b-f79960427496
  25th July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://modgovuk.sharepoint.com/teams/20496/ProfessionalServices/Forms/AllItems.aspx?csf=1&web=1&e=HLk3Rp&FolderCTID=0x012000E2E5D0FF52FD434BBAB569F0553D9353&id=/teams/20496/ProfessionalServices/02CurrentContracts/11-PS401-P
  Contract Signed

## Notice URLs

- https://modgovuk.sharepoint.com/teams/20496/Professional

## Provenance

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