---
title: "UK5 - Transparency Notice (THOR IBL Support, Workshop and Training)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0568a2"
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# UK5 - Transparency Notice (THOR IBL Support, Workshop and Training)

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0568a2

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## Summary

The public procurement process described involves a contract awarded by the Ministry of Defence, based in Bristol, United Kingdom. The contract, titled "UK5 - Transparency Notice (THOR IBL Support, Workshop and Training)", falls under the category of services, specifically technical training services. This contract is part of the defence and security industry and is related to providing THOR IBL Short Term Technical Support, along with Visual Weather training and application deployment. The procurement method chosen was direct award due to technical reasons related to the supplier's expertise and the security nature of the project. The project is located primarily in Slovakia, with a planned contract period starting from 31st July 2025 to 31st October 2025. The procurement process has reached the Award stage, with significant dates including a planned contract signature on the 31st of July 2025.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses within the technical training and support services industry, particularly those familiar with weather application technologies. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) with experience in defence and security projects could leverage this opportunity to expand their portfolio, especially those with a capacity to manage cross-border assignments between the UK and Slovakia. By participating in such contracts, businesses can enhance their credibility and establish valuable government connections, essential for future public sector collaborations.

## Notice

THOR IBL Short Term Technical Support, On-Site Open Weather, Visual Weather Training, Configuration and Deployment of Applications.

### Procurement Information

IBL, as supplier of the Visual Weather and Open Weather Applications, is required to provide support to equip the THOR with the necessary skills to install, configure, deploy, and initiate operation of the Visual Weather system within a THOR development environment.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044121-2025 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 30 Jul 2025 |
| Award date | 30 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 3 Aug 2025 - 27 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £142,534 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IBL SOFTWARE ENGINEERING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80531200 - Technical training services

## Release History

- 30 Jul 2025 at 09:16 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044121-2025
- 30 Jul 2025 at 08:56 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044107-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044121-2025
  30th July 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044107-2025
  30th July 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

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