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title: "BATTLEFIELD INFORMATION SYSTEM"
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# BATTLEFIELD INFORMATION SYSTEM

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e2f3

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for the development of a "Battlefield Information System" as part of a direct procurement process. This contract aims to rapidly deliver Key User Requirements for high-priority incorporation into an existing military platform by CGI IT UK LIMITED, a large supplier based in London. The procurement falls under the defence and security category, highlighting the specialised nature of the services required. The contract award was published on 3rd March 2026, and the contract period spans from 16th March to 30th September 2026, with options for renewal. The project location is Corsham, United Kingdom, and it addresses software development specifically for military applications.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses that specialise in software development, particularly those with expertise in military and defence applications. Businesses with capabilities in research and development on security and defence materials will find this a lucrative area for expansion, as the need for highly technical and specialist solutions is critical. The direct award procurement method reflects the urgent and sensitive nature of the contract requirements. Companies with relevant intellectual property rights and the ability to provide highly specialised services would be well-suited to engage with similar contracts in the future, particularly if they can offer novel and niche solutions tailored to the unique needs outlined by public authorities like the Ministry of Defence.

## Notice

Rapid delivery of Key User Requirements (KURs) that have been identified for high-priority incorporation into the [REDACTED] platform. This contract will develop highly technical & specialist solutions that meet the relevant KURs. The requirements sought are considered only possible via the existing Supplier

### Procurement Information

Pursuant to the Procurement Act 2023 ("PA23"), the Authority percieves this contract award without prior publication legally compliant as this case meets all the below requirements: a. PA23, S41, P2, (c); "Prototypes and developments". This contract concerns the delivery of a highny niche, novel, service for the purpose of developing an incumbent system [REDACTED] to meet the needs of [REDACTED] as a newly procured Joint Fires effector. This service is being developed at the request of the Authority, who will retain its output for use with other OWE as they are developed through the Programme. b. PA23, S41, P4 & P5; "Single Suppliers". This contract concerns the enhancement of a sensitive and highly specialised system that allows the British Army to coordinate and control its suite of Land Joint Fires, of which OWE is a part. The incumbent Supplier: (1) [REDACTED] (2) Owns the exclusive Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) for the system. The Authority does not consider there any timely or financially viable alternative(s) to the chosen system. c. PA23, S41, P7; "Additional services". This new contract concerns the supply of a highly niche specialised service from an existing supplier. Not using this Supplier would result in the Authority having to resource alternative software to communicate target information and fire orders to the OWE. This would be critically incompatible with current in-service systems, and would result in disproportionate technical difficulties and cognitive burden for the user by having to employ two different systems; [REDACTED]. Alternative software would also bring with it a new requirement for training and qualification on top of what is already in place for training on [REDACTED], further stretching finite resources. d. PA23, S41, P13; "Urgency". There is a threat to life for the deployed personnel and assets in [PARAGRAPH REDACTED].

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019086-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award 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 | 3 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 16 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,644,166 |
| 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 | CORSHAM |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN13 9NR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire |
| Local authority | Wiltshire |
| Electoral ward | Corsham Ladbrook |
| Westminster constituency | Chippenham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CGI IT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 72212100 - Industry specific software development services
- 72231000 - Development of software for military applications
- 73400000 - Research and Development services on security and defence materials

## Release History

- 3 Mar 2026 at 15:21 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019086-2026
- 18 Nov 2025 at 09:24 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074610-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019086-2026
  3rd March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074610-2025
  18th November 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.cgi.com/uk/en-gb
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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