---
title: "DNO505-Genesis Upgrade"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f27c"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2026-02-13"
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# DNO505-Genesis Upgrade

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f27c

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has engaged in a procurement process titled "DNO505-Genesis Upgrade," aimed at upgrading the HBK Genesis Mainframe system with new data acquisition cards and Enterprise software. Situated in Bristol, United Kingdom, MOD Abbey Wood serves as the location for the buying organisation. The procurement falls under the 'Mainframe hardware' category and has reached the Award stage as of the latest update on 13 February 2026. A direct award approach was used, citing technical reasons as Hottinger Brüel & Kjær UK Ltd being the original equipment manufacturer and sole supplier capable of providing these components and software. Key contract dates include the signing on 13 February 2026 with an end date of 31 March 2026.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacturing and supply of advanced mainframe systems and associated components. Large enterprises with expertise in data acquisition and software integration, particularly those who have established themselves as original equipment manufacturers, would be well-positioned to compete for similar future projects. The procurement process, using a direct award method, underscores the importance of innovation and specialised technical capabilities in securing exclusive government contracts, allowing businesses with unique solutions to leverage their intellectual property and technical know-how for securing high-value contracts. The awarded contract to Hottinger Brüel & Kjær UK Ltd, valued at £211,652.50 gross, exemplifies the financial scale of opportunities available within the defence sector.

## Notice

A direct contract is required to upgrade the HBK Genesis Mainframe system with associated new data acquisition cards and Enterprise software.

### Procurement Information

HBK are the OEM for the computer and are the only suppliers able to provide these components and software.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013206-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 13 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £176,377 |
| Contracts value | £176,377 |

## Status

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

## 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 | 2 |
| Supplier names | HOTTINGER BRUEL & KJAER; HOTTINGER BRÜEL & KJÆR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

### Codes

- 30211200 - Mainframe hardware

## Release History

- 13 Feb 2026 at 07:35 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013206-2026
- 3 Feb 2026 at 15:05 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009551-2026
- 10 Dec 2025 at 10:08 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081340-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013206-2026
  13th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009551-2026
  3rd February 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081340-2025
  10th December 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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