---
title: "715717468 - Procurement of COTs software"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-064f19"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT"
published: "2026-02-12"
---

# 715717468 - Procurement of COTs software

Buyer: DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-064f19

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## Summary

The procurement process for "715717468 - Procurement of COTs software" was conducted by Defence Equipment and Support, a central government public authority based in MOD Abbey Wood, Bristol, United Kingdom. This procurement process is in its award stage, with the contract being actively managed starting from 11th February 2026 until 11th February 2031. The procurement falls within the goods category, specifically software package and information systems. The procurement method was direct, below the threshold, without competition, leading to the awarding of a contract valued at 69,359 EUR to Teledyne, a large-scale supplier headquartered in Fredericton, Canada.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) software and support services. Companies within the software industry, especially those offering software solutions with packages suited for governmental agencies, stand to benefit greatly by being aware of such contracts. Despite being awarded through a direct procurement method without competition, the details of this procurement are insightful for businesses aiming to position themselves for similar future opportunities. Understanding the needs of Defence Equipment and Support, as well as the quality standards expected, could open doors for growing business relationships in this sector.

## Notice

Procurement of Commerical of the Shelf Software and 5 years standard support package.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012914-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 11 Feb 2026 - 11 Feb 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £69,359 |

## 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 | TELEDYNE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 12 Feb 2026 at 13:50 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012914-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012914-2026
  12th February 2026 - Contract details 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

## Provenance

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