---
title: "Support to the Maritime Operations Domain"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05105a"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2026-02-24"
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# Support to the Maritime Operations Domain

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05105a

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## Summary

In a forthcoming procurement initiative, the Ministry of Defence is planning to solicit tenders for the "Support to the Maritime Operations Domain." This procurement is valued at approximately £6.5 million, and will encompass supporting critical digital legacy Maritime capabilities used by Royal Navy Front Line Command Ships, Submarines, RFAs, and Royal Marines Units. The services will be delivered predominantly from Portsmouth, Devonport, Stonehouse, and Northwood locations, with the tender anticipated under a Crown Commercial Services framework. The process is currently in the planning stage, and the future notice is expected to be published by 30th June 2026, with contracts commencing in September 2026 and concluding by September 2029.

Businesses specialising in systems support services, particularly those with experience in the maritime and defence sector, stand to benefit significantly from this opportunity. The focus on supporting maritime operations globally offers avenues for companies to expand their expertise and forge long-term partnerships within the defence industry. Given the complex nature of maritime capabilities and the requirement for robust global support services, companies with technical proficiency in digital legacy systems will be highly competitive. The forthcoming procurement process will enable eligible businesses to engage in a call-off competition, allowing adept companies to position themselves as essential providers to the Royal Navy's operations.

## Notice

There is an intention to run a procurement in the future for the provision of: Support to critical digital legacy Maritime capabilities used by Royal Navy (RN) Front Line Command (FLC) Ships, Submarines, RFAs and Royal Marines Units on Operations and Exercises. Support to Maritime services globally, with most services delivered from Maritime C5ISR Support Unit (MCSU) Portsmouth, North, Devonport, Stonehouse, and Northwood. This will be a re-procurement to follow on from an existing contract and will potentially be run as a call off competition under a Crown Commercial Services framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016398-2026 |
| Notice type | UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 30 Jun 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 1 Sep 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Withdrawn |
| Lots status | Withdrawn |
| Awards status | Cancelled |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Additional buyers | Missing |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72253200 - Systems support services

## Release History

- 24 Feb 2026 at 11:30 - TenderCancellation - UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016398-2026
- 11 May 2025 at 21:11 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020271-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016398-2026
  24th February 2026 - Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020271-2025
  11th May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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