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title: "The Provision of Secure Cloud Hosting Mobile Geospatial Service for Dismounted Situational Awareness"
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# The Provision of Secure Cloud Hosting Mobile Geospatial Service for Dismounted Situational Awareness

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a69dc8b4-f4e3-491b-a2c4-ee8dcb125688

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## Summary

The procurement process, managed by the Ministry of Defence, focused on acquiring a secure cloud hosting mobile geospatial service for dismounted situational awareness. This service falls under the industry category of software package and information systems. The procurement was conducted via a selective method, specifically through a call-off from a framework agreement. Key activities were completed by 11th May 2026, with the contract period set from 23rd June 2026 to 11th June 2028. The procurement is targeted at locations around postal code SP11 8HT in England, with a total value of £8,320,000 GBP.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in software and information systems, especially those with capabilities in identity and access management integration. The Ministry of Defence’s use of selective procurement methods within a framework agreement underscores the opportunity for qualified suppliers to secure government contracts and expand within the digital and technology sectors. Rowden Technologies Ltd, a Bristol-based SME, was successful in securing this contract, demonstrating that similarly structured businesses with innovative solutions can find growth potential in such tenders.

## Notice

Integration with Identity and Access Management (IDAM) that aligns with MOD security requirements. The integration with IDAM will be between the TAK server and users as well as other TAK services. It is understood that for the POC Rowden will not be able to integration into the MOD Identity provider, they should however demonstrate the concept using tools that will be compatible the MOD IDAM.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/752ef54f-e60f-4a10-a499-0e29df79347a |
| 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 | 1 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 11 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 22 Jun 2026 - 11 Jun 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,320,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £8,320,000 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ROWDEN TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 1 Jul 2026 at 09:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/752ef54f-e60f-4a10-a499-0e29df79347a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/752ef54f-e60f-4a10-a499-0e29df79347a
  1st July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c94ed5cf-46c3-41c1-823e-5a3b3b924892

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