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title: "Design and System Integration Partner"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a764"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2026-05-28"
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# Design and System Integration Partner

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a764

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence in the United Kingdom is in the Planning stage for a procurement process titled "Design and System Integration Partner." This initiative, under the industry category of Integrated Engineering Services, focuses on managing the TacNet design and integrating new situational awareness capabilities. Located in Bristol, the procurement process is managed using a selective method with an "Award under framework" approach, indicative of its competitive nature. Completion is anticipated by 2030, with potential extensions until 2032, and the total contract value is estimated to be £84 million.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in engineering services, design, and systems integration, particularly those familiar with defence and security requirements. SMEs are encouraged to participate, as the project seeks a partner to serve as the design custodians, integrating new capabilities while maintaining impartiality. The contract offers scope for substantial growth over the duration of the engagement, potentially attracting businesses with robust experience in integrating complex systems within high-stakes environments like defence.

## Notice

The Design and Systems Integration partner will act as the custodian of the TacNet design on behalf of the Ministry of Defence (MOD), fulfilling many of the functions traditionally done by a technical Design Authority (DA) whilst the MOD maintains ultimate control over the system design. It will also manage the integration of additional situational awareness capabilities and equipment into the TacNet "family" of capabilities, maintaining impartiality and distance from third party suppliers who may form part of the supply chain.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050214-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Award under framework |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2027 - 1 Oct 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £70,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71340000 - Integrated engineering services

## Release History

- 28 May 2026 at 10:50 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050214-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050214-2026
  28th May 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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