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title: "715634451 - Provision of NEC4 Contract Management and Reporting System (CEMAR)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a1b8"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SUBMARINE DELIVERY AGENCY"
published: "2025-09-25"
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# 715634451 - Provision of NEC4 Contract Management and Reporting System (CEMAR)

Buyer: SUBMARINE DELIVERY AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a1b8

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## Summary

The Submarine Delivery Agency, a central government authority, has entered the award stage of a procurement process titled "Provision of NEC4 Contract Management and Reporting System (CEMAR)". This procurement is focused on project management software for managing NEC4 infrastructure projects at HMNB Devonport and Rosyth. The contract, valued at £81,855,000 with a potential renewal, is set to begin on 14th October 2025 and end on 13th October 2026, with an option to extend for an additional year if necessary. The chosen procurement method was a direct award, justified by the supplier’s ownership of intellectual property rights to the required software, as well as defence and security considerations. The award process reflects an interest in advancing operational capabilities related to submarine maintenance and dismantling at key UK sites, underscoring its strategic significance.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses operating in the software and technology sector, particularly those specialising in SaaS solutions for contractual and project management within defence operations. While the main supplier is Think Project UK Ltd, a large-scale company with experience in similar projects, SMEs might strategically benefit in future engagements by targeting niche requirements or supporting tasks. Businesses that can leverage technology to enhance management of large infrastructure projects or possess unique expertise in defence planning should consider exploring additional indirect or collaborative opportunities arising from this contract. The focus on enhancing operational capabilities related to submarine infrastructure signifies an ongoing demand for advanced technological solutions and services in the defence sector.

## Notice

Provision of 12 month license to use CEMAR SaaS in the management of NEC4 Contracts within HMNB Devonport & Rosyth

### Procurement Information

The supplier owns IPR to CEMAR Software. The Contract Software "CEMAR SaaS" is required to manage NEC4 Infrastructure Projects at HMNB Devonport & Rosyth which is to enhance operational capabilities of Dock to maintain and dismantle In Service / Retired Submarines

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059539-2025 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 13 Oct 2025 - 13 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £81,855,000 |
| 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 | SUBMARINE DELIVERY AGENCY |
| Locality | PLYMOUTH |
| Post town | Plymouth |
| Postcode | PL2 2BG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK41 Plymouth |
| Local authority | Plymouth |
| Electoral ward | Devonport |
| Westminster constituency | Plymouth Sutton and Devonport |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THINK PROJECT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 48331000 - Project management software package
- 98390000 - Other services

## Release History

- 25 Sep 2025 at 09:22 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059539-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059539-2025
  25th September 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/submarine-delivery-agency
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.thinkproject.com

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