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title: "139,200,000"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05445a"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2025-11-28"
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# 139,200,000

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05445a

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## Summary

The procurement titled "Support Services for the Type 31 Combat Management System" is managed by Defence Equipment and Support, part of the Ministry of Defence, based in Bristol, UK. This tender falls under the services category, specifically focusing on computer network services. The procurement process is in the tender update stage, and it was last updated on 28th November 2025. The contract is intended for Thales UK Limited and involves the provision of support services for the Thales TACTICOS combat management system used on the Royal Navy Type 31 Frigates, with operations centered at the Portsdown Technology Park Shore Integration Facility. The contract will span eight years, with potential extensions for an additional two years, and is valued at £139,200,000, exclusive of VAT.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in defence technology and computer network services, particularly those with capabilities in software integration, defect rectification, and system maintenance. Companies experienced in working with proprietary combat management systems, like the TACTICOS, could find this contract especially lucrative. Given the contract's length and substantial value, it could offer sustained engagement and potential growth for businesses able to provide the necessary expertise and support required by the Ministry of Defence.

## Notice

Defence Equipment and Support, part of the Ministry of Defence, intends to award a "Procurement of support services for the Type 31 Combat Management System" contract to Thales UK Limited (Thales) for in-service support to the Thales TACTICOS combat management system installed on five Royal Navy Type 31 Frigates and at the Portsdown Technology Park Shore Integration Facility. TACTICOS is a proprietary combat management system, combining sensor control, picture compilation and weapon control. The contract will ensure system-designer support for future software integration, defect rectification, updates and future hardware changes, maintenance and obsolescence management. The contract will be for eight (8) years, with options to extend for a further two (2) years and have an estimated value of PS139,200,000 exclusive of VAT.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077966-2025 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline 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 | 28 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 6 Jun 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 5 Jun 2027 - 6 Jun 2033 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £116,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Additional buyers | DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT |
| 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

- 72700000 - Computer network services

## Release History

- 28 Nov 2025 at 10:10 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077966-2025
- 28 Nov 2025 at 09:44 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077948-2025
- 6 Jun 2025 at 13:57 - PlanningUpdate - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030645-2025
- 6 Jun 2025 at 11:17 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030551-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030645-2025
  6th June 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030551-2025
  6th June 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://des.mod.uk/locations/bristol/
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/defence-equipment-and-support
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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