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title: "715639470 - Provision of TIGER Support"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d3ef"
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# 715639470 - Provision of TIGER Support

Buyer: DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d3ef

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## Summary

The "Provision of TIGER Support" contract, arranged by Defence Equipment and Support, a central government public authority, involves the direct award of software licenses and support for TIGER, a Tactical Integration ExerciseR test tool. This contract, valued at £536,902 before VAT, has been given to Leidos Innovations UK Ltd, based in Glasgow, as they hold exclusive technical expertise and intellectual property rights. The contract spans two years starting from 1st April 2026, with an optional one-year extension. The procurement method was direct, justified by technical reasons and exclusive rights under UK legislation, with the aim to maintain up-to-date standards specified by NATO Tactical Data Link Messaging Standards Agreements.

This procurement creates growth opportunities in the defence and software sectors by centralising support for the exclusive TIGER test tool, which facilitates dynamic and interactive simulations of messaging protocols critical to national security. Businesses specialising in software support and integration services, particularly those with capabilities in tactical simulations and data link technologies, will be well-suited to compete for similar contracts. Leidos Innovations UK Ltd, acting as the authorised agent in Europe for the Original Equipment Manufacturer, demonstrates how ownership of specialised technical expertise can position firms for success in securing such government contracts. As the defence industry evolves, companies with advanced technical solutions aligned with NATO standards can anticipate increased demand and opportunities for collaboration with major public sector bodies.

## Notice

Provision of TIGER software licences and support.

### Procurement Information

The Situational Awareness Command and Control (SACC), Delivery Team, part of the UK Ministry of Defence (the Authority), intends to award a contract to Leidos Innovations UK Limited (the Contractor) for the provision of Tactical Integration ExerciseR (TIGER) test tool subscription, comprising of software support including updates and fixes. Hardware support requirements will be tasked on an ad-hoc basis if required. The contract duration is for a period of two years, with an option to extend for a further one year. It is considered that the direct award of the contract is lawful in accordance with section 41(1) of the Procurement Act 2023 and paragraph 6 of Schedule 5 for technical reasons. The Contractor owns the relevant technical information relating to the equipment and has the required technical expertise and know-how necessary to fulfil the Authority's requirement. Leidos Innovations UK Limited operates as the exclusive authorised agent for the supply and support of the TIGER test tool equipment in Europe on behalf of the Original Equipment Manufacturer - Northrop Grumman. TIGER is a Test Tool, which provides development of complex, dynamic and interactive simulations of Tactical Data Link (TDL) message exchange. TIGER is the only TDL Test Tool that SACC DT have installed at Portsdown Technology Park (PTP) which is configured to provide Link 11, Link 16 and Link 22 simulated integration and regression testing, as well as Joint Range Extension Application Protocol 'C' (JREAP-C). In order for the currently used TDL test tools to remain up to date with the latest NATO TDL Messaging Standards Agreements (STANAGs) the software is required to be supported.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029439-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £536,902 |
| Contracts value | £536,902 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LEIDOS INNOVATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72261000 - Software support services

## Release History

- 31 Mar 2026 at 08:53 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029439-2026
- 12 Mar 2026 at 11:43 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022241-2026
- 21 Nov 2025 at 07:32 - AwardUpdate - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075863-2025
- 27 Oct 2025 at 10:46 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068446-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029439-2026
  31st March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022241-2026
  12th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075863-2025
  21st November 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068446-2025
  27th October 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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