--- title: "UK2 - Provision of a Computer Aided Dispatch System for SBA emergency services in Cyprus." ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f61a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05f61a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05f61a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05f61a.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2025-12-15" --- # UK2 - Provision of a Computer Aided Dispatch System for SBA emergency services in Cyprus. Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f61a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05f61a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05f61a.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence is planning a procurement process titled "Provision of a Computer Aided Dispatch System for SBA emergency services in Cyprus," classified under software-related services and communications systems. This procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a preliminary market engagement exercise underway to identify potential suppliers who can deliver an online Computer Aided Dispatch solution for emergency services within Cyprus's Sovereign Base Areas. Responses are due by 13 January 2026. The procurement aligns with central government requirements and is expected to commence on 1 April 2026, spanning until 31 January 2029, with the potential for renewal until 31 January 2031. Businesses that specialise in developing industry-specific software solutions, particularly those with expertise in command, control, and communication systems, could find this tender an excellent opportunity for growth. The opportunity is particularly suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) with capabilities in software-related services, and compliance with GDPR and MOD security standards. Successful bidders will need to provide advanced functionalities such as real-time coordination and communication across various emergency services, and integration capabilities with drones and third-party devices, potentially expanding their portfolio and operational footprint in Cyprus. ## Notice Cyber & Specialist Operations Command (CSOC) Commercial Branch seeks a single supplier capable of delivering an online Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) solution to integrate all emergency services operating within the Sovereign Base Areas (SBAs) on the island of Cyprus, including fire, police, ambulance, and customs & immigration. The service must be fully operational and effective for use within Cyprus, supporting the unique requirements of the SBAs. The CAD solutions must enable real-time coordination, communication and situational awareness for UK SBA emergency services. It should provide a unified platform for dispatch, tracking and communication across all blue light agencies, including SBA Customs & Immigration. FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS The supplier must provide a solution that meets the following capabilities: 1. A unified dashboard that enables real-time tracking of internet-connected devices (e.g. smartphones and tablets) across all emergency services. The dashboard must identify which service assets are assigned to. 2. A mobile application compatible with Android and iOS, deployable across staff and mobile resources. The application must support communication, location tracking and operational commands. It should also enable audio communication and integrate with body-camera or video equipment to enhance functionality. 3. instant on-screen features, such as: - live video streaming from a caller's device without requiring an app download - location data such as GPS for missing persons - Secure management of media attachments via SMS - Real-time text chat with multi-language translation - Delivery of operational commands through messaging and through audio - Audio communication alongside body-camera or video support. 4. Simple onboarding and setup, including bulk user creation for all services and integration with Microsoft Azure Active Directory for Single Sign-On (SSO) 5. Training options for key users and administrators, delivered remotely or face-to-face/ 6. API integration through RESTful API for data exchange, analytics dashboards, and triggering CAD functionality. 7. Integration with drones and third-party devices, supporting RTMP streaming in up to 4K UHD quality, accessible via the CAD dashboard and mobile app. 8. Support and maintenance, providing at least remote assistance via telephone and email. NON-FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS The supplier's solution must provide: 1. Secure cloud storage that will be hosted in the UK, with provision of a minimum capacity of 0.5 TB and three-way replication for data protection. 2. Full compliance with the Ministry of Defence (MOD) security standards and the GDPR. 3. High availability and built-in resilience to ensure continuity of critical operations, prevent data loss, and maintain service through multi-server connectivity. ADITIONAL DATA & SERVICE LIMITS The solution must include: 1. Provision for at least 250 high-priority SMS messages per month. 2. Support for one concurrent RTMP video stream per agency at any given time. 3. A minimum of 0.5 TB of secure, replicated cloud storage hosted in UK data centres. COMPLIANCE The solution must meet the following information security and data protection standards: 1. Adherence to Ministry of Defence (MOD) information assurance requirements and protective marking policies. 2. Full compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for handling personal and sensitive data. 3. Certification or compliance with ISO 27001, the international standard for Information Security Management, covering data protection and risk management (or a demonstrably equivalent standard). ### Planning Information This notice has been published as one component of a market-testing exercise. The Authority is seeking responses from potential suppliers that hold the necessary capabilities to fulfil this requirement as descrbed in this notice. After reviewing the high-level statement of requirements described on this notice, if suppliers believe they can fulfil the requirements, this should be expressed in writing to the email address below: UKStratCom-Comrcl-BFC@mod.gov.uk Any enquiries relating to this requirement should be sent to the email address above. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083063-2025 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Dec 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 Mar 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Jan 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £135,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE | | Locality | EPISKOPI | | Post town | Harrow | | Postcode | HA6 3HP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH27 South West Hertfordshire | | Local authority | Three Rivers | | Electoral ward | Moor Park & Eastbury | | Westminster constituency | South West Hertfordshire | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment - 48 - Software package and information systems - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 35711000 - Command, control, communication systems - 48180000 - Medical software package - 72212100 - Industry specific software development services - 72260000 - Software-related services - 72268000 - Software supply services - 72317000 - Data storage services ## Release History - 15 Dec 2025 at 17:03 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083063-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083063-2025 15th December 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://www.contracts.mod.uk - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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