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title: "Technical Support Service for Operational Reference & Encyclopaedic Data"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05105b"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2026-02-24"
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# Technical Support Service for Operational Reference & Encyclopaedic Data

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

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, headquartered at Navy Commercial, NCHQ, Whale Island, Portsmouth, is planning a procurement process titled "Technical Support Service for Operational Reference & Encyclopaedic Data." The procurement aims to provide crucial technical services for Navy Command's frontline operations, encompassing mission-critical data and secure IT infrastructure. This initiative falls under the services industry category and is positioned in Portsmouth, United Kingdom. The procurement is currently at the planning stage, with future notices anticipated by 31st January 2026, and contract execution anticipated from 30th April 2026 to 31st May 2028. The planned budget for this procurement is £4,800,000 gross, making it an above-threshold project intended for an open competitive process.

This forthcoming tender represents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT infrastructure, technical support services, and secure data management. With a projected contract value of £4,800,000, the procurement is designed to continue services currently under an existing contract, potentially favouring medium-to-large enterprises with proven capabilities in handling classified information securely, operating worldwide web services, and supporting military operations. Companies equipped with advanced technological solutions and experience in managing digital product libraries are well-positioned to compete effectively in this tender, which can enhance their portfolio and industry presence.

## Notice

There is an intention to run a procurement in the future for the provision of a Technical Support Service to: Deliver a technical Service to Navy Command (NC) frontline Ships, Submarines, and Units which involves delivering fully authenticated, validated, and current Mission Critical, Operational Encyclopaedic Reference Data and digital product libraries. Ensure the continuous availability of Mission Critical Reference Data, MCSU DIS. Maintaining effective IT infrastructures for handling classified information securely. This will be a re-procurement to follow on from an existing contract and will potentially be run as an open competition.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016404-2026 |
| 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 | 31 Jan 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 29 Apr 2026 - 31 May 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,000,000 |
| 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

- 72415000 - World wide web (www) site operation host services

## Release History

- 24 Feb 2026 at 11:44 - TenderCancellation - UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016404-2026
- 11 May 2025 at 21:29 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020272-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016404-2026
  24th February 2026 - Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020272-2025
  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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