--- title: "700910368- MDMSS - VTN" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-db084333-7676-4ea6-9273-a661c65b7509" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-db084333-7676-4ea6-9273-a661c65b7509" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-db084333-7676-4ea6-9273-a661c65b7509.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-db084333-7676-4ea6-9273-a661c65b7509.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2025-11-28" --- # 700910368- MDMSS - VTN Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-db084333-7676-4ea6-9273-a661c65b7509 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-db084333-7676-4ea6-9273-a661c65b7509) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-db084333-7676-4ea6-9273-a661c65b7509.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence (MoD), located in Bristol, England, is currently in the stage of amending a tender process titled "700910368- MDMSS - VTN". This involves a voluntary transparency notice to extend a contract with Thales UK Ltd for the Multi Domain Mission Support System (MD MSS). The procurement falls under the service category "Development of software for military applications" (CPV code 72231000) and is classified as a single-source contract, which is justified under specific exclusions from the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations. The contract is valued at £32,000,000 GBP, with a planned period running from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2028. Deliverables are expected across multiple regions, including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, and other parts of Europe. The amendment to this single tender action was published on 28th November 2025, with prior tender closure on 26th May 2025. This tender offers significant opportunities for industry players with a strong background in military software applications, particularly those experienced with multi-domain mission systems. Although the contract is a single-source procurement, the collaboration emphasises the necessity for technical proficiency in managing defence and aeronautical information systems. Businesses with expertise in robust and secure information management systems would find this arrangement aligned with their capabilities. However, the procurement is not suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, indicating the need for well-established enterprises with the technical skills and resources required to support complex defence contracts. ## Notice VOLUNTARY TRANSPARENCY NOTICE (VTN) TO PLACE A SINGLE SOURCE CONTRACT FOR THE MULTI DOMAIN MISSION SUPPORT SYSTEM (MD MSS). Sense Decide & Communicate (SDC DT), part of the Ministry of Defence ("the Authority"), intends to place a two-year extension with Thales UK Ltd for the Multi-Domain Mission Support System (MD MSS) ("the Contract"), which includes, technical engineering support, training, repairs, Contractor Logistic Support, through-life management and continued provision of Defence and Aeronautical information; which feeds to front line Squadrons and other MoD Organisations in a robust and security accredited Information Management System (IMS). Thales UK Ltd are the were responsible for the original development and maintenance of this system which is installed in support of multiple platforms. The Authority has determined this Single Source Contract is excluded from Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 under Regulation 7(1)(a) in conjunction with Article 346 (1)(a). Thales UK Ltd are the only supplier with the necessary technical knowledge and experience to provide the required maintenance and technical support to the MD MSS. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b111a1fe-808d-4400-83d6-512c3b19ef3d | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Direct | | Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Nov 2025 | | Submission deadline | 26 May 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £32,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE | | Locality | BRISTOL | | Post town | Bristol | | Postcode | BS34 8JH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England | | ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire | | Local authority | South Gloucestershire | | Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick | | Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72231000 - Development of software for military applications ## Release History - 28 Nov 2025 at 07:55 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b111a1fe-808d-4400-83d6-512c3b19ef3d - 12 May 2025 at 15:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b111a1fe-808d-4400-83d6-512c3b19ef3d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b111a1fe-808d-4400-83d6-512c3b19ef3d 28th November 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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